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Chloë Sevigny Reflects on Intimidating Experience with Christian Bale's Method Acting in 'American Psycho'

Sevigny and co-star Josh Lucas discuss the challenges and misunderstandings faced while working with Bale's intense acting approach.

  • Sevigny found Bale's dedication to Method acting intimidating and confusing.
  • She struggled to adapt to his serious, isolated demeanor on set.
  • Josh Lucas initially thought Bale's acting was terrible but later recognized its brilliance.
  • Both actors noted Bale's surprising transition from child actor to intense Method actor.
  • The film has since become a cult classic, despite initial on-set tensions.
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