Actors Who Were Traumatized By Their Most Intense Roles

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp jumped at the opportunity to depict Hunter S. Thompson in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, whom he considered a personal role model. In preparing himself for the film, Depp sought to learn everything he could about Thompson's mannerisms and lifestyle. He even moved himself into Thompson's basement to get as close to the investigator as possible.

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