Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

Nearly a year after the film's premiere, Firth admitted in an interview that his role on The King's Speech had left him with a minor speech impediment, occasionally lapsing into a stammer during casual conversation. Fortunately, he appears to have hammered it out in the years since.

Frank Sinatra was offered the lead role in Die Hard.
There’s a Starbucks cup in every "Fight Club" scene.
Michael Myers’ mask in "Halloween" is William Shatner’s face.
During the filming of The Grinch, Jim Carrey sought counseling from a Navy SEAL to learn torture-resistance techniques in order to handle the extensive makeup.

Actors Who Never Recovered From Their Most Distressing Roles

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