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.

Samuel L. Jackson has a clause in his film contracts that allows him to play golf during film shoots whenever he wants.
No actor in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ recognized that Vader was Luke’s dad.
In the movie 'The Hangover', no effects or prosthetics were created for Stu's missing tooth. Actor Ed Helms never had an adult incisor grow, and his fake incisor was taken out for the parts of filming where Stu's tooth is missing.
Paranormal Activity cost $15000 to make and has grossed $210 million so far.

Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

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