Movies That Almost Made Actors Quit
Published -
- August 8, 2018
- 9:00 pm
Hollywood stars seem like they have everything, but all that fame, fortune, and fantasy is not always as glamorous and magical as it seems.
Between the pressures of stardom and the pressures of the job itself, with tens of millions of dollars riding on something as small as the inflection of your voice, it’s no wonder that stress sometimes gets to even the best actors. Here’s a look at some movies that almost made actors walk off the set – or even quit acting entirely!
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How did Natalie Portman’s intense ballet training almost make her give up on Black Swan?
Movies That Almost Made Actors Quit
Acting is not an easy profession, especially when one has to go out of their comfort zone to perform a certain role. There are times when actors are pushed to their limits, both physically and emotionally. In some instances, the pressure becomes too much to handle, and actors almost quit their profession. We take a look at some of the movies that almost made actors quit the movie industry.
1. The Revenant – Leonardo Di Caprio
The Revenant is a captivating movie that won Leonardo Di Caprio an Oscar in 2016. However, the movie was not easy for him to film, and he had to endure difficult conditions while filming. Di Caprio had to perform in freezing temperatures, sleep in animal carcasses, and eat raw bison liver to get into character. The experience was so harrowing that he thought of quitting acting after the filming was complete.
2. Blade Runner 2049 – Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling, who starred in Blade Runner 2049 as an LAPD officer, also found the filming process challenging. Gosling had to work long hours and carry out intense fight scenes. His struggles were so intense that he considered quitting acting after the movie’s completion.
3. Black Swan – Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman is praised for her portrayal of the troubled ballerina Nina Sayers in Black Swan. Still, the role was very challenging for her to portray. She worked with a professional ballet instructor for several months, perfecting her technique. She also had to undergo grueling training schedules that left her exhausted and in pain. Portman says she almost gave up on the movie out of frustration.
4. 127 Hours – James Franco
James Franco played the role of Aron Ralston, a climber who got trapped under a boulder, in the movie 127 Hours. It was a demanding role that required Franco to carry the movie entirely on his own. Expectations were high, and the filming process proved to be difficult, both mentally and physically. Franco almost quit acting after filming the movie but ultimately persevered.
5. Titanic – Kate Winslet
The iconic Titanic movie almost made Kate Winslet quit acting due to the intense pressure that came with the role. She spent six months away from her family to shoot the movie, and the taxing nature of the filming process left her drained both mentally and physically. In an interview, she admitted to wanting to quit acting after the movie’s completion.
In conclusion, acting can be a very challenging profession, and sometimes the struggles are enough to make an actor want to quit. The movies listed above are some of the few examples of movies that almost made actors quit their profession. These actors, however, persevered through the difficult times and went on to receive critical acclaim for their performances.
