Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

Prior to filming, Ledger isolated himself from reality, locking himself in a hotel room for weeks. During this period, Ledger maintained a disturbing diary in order to enter "the realm of a psychopath." The role was immensely challenging and Ledger was forced to break down any boundaries between himself and the Joker. Even after production had ceased, Ledger had trouble separating himself from the character.

Director Steven Spielberg made his first film for a merit badge
In Saving Private Ryan, all of the main cast were given basic military training except Matt Damon, in the hope that the cast would build a resentment towards him necessary for the role.
101 Dalmatians and Peter Pan are the only two Disney movies where both parents are present and at least one doesn't die.
Bela Lugosi was buried in full Dracula costume—cape and all.

Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

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