Scenes That Almost Made Actors Quit
Published -
- January 11, 2019
- 2:00 pm
Acting seems like a pretty sweet gig – just say your lines, enjoy professional catering, and hang out in your trailer the rest of the time.
But it’s a lot more stressful than you think; and many actors have come extremely close to bailing on a project due to specific scenes.
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Scenes That Almost Made Actors Quit
Acting is a profession that requires dedication, passion, and hard work. It involves the ability to portray different characters and emotions convincingly. In the pursuit of authenticity, actors often have to push themselves to the limit. However, in some cases, this can take a toll on their well-being, and they may consider quitting the profession altogether. In this article, we will explore some of the scenes that almost made actors quit.
1. The Exorcist: Linda Blair
The Exorcist is a classic horror movie that has been terrifying audiences since 1973. One of the most memorable scenes in the movie involves the possessed girl, Regan (played by Linda Blair), levitating and spinning her head 360 degrees. This scene required Blair to be strapped to a rig and spun around for hours, causing her significant discomfort and back pain. In an interview with People, Blair revealed that the experience almost made her quit acting.
2. Casino Royale: Daniel Craig
The James Bond franchise has been a staple of the movie industry for over six decades. Casino Royale (2006) was Daniel Craig’s debut as the iconic spy, and it was a hit with audiences and critics alike. However, one scene almost made Craig quit the film. In the movie, Bond is tortured, and his testicles are whipped with a knotted rope. Craig revealed that the scene was so intense that he nearly walked away from the project.
3. The Revenant: Leonardo DiCaprio
The Revenant (2015) is an epic survival film that showcases the talent of Leonardo DiCaprio. The movie required DiCaprio to portray a frontiersman who faces insurmountable odds in the wilderness, including being mauled by a grizzly bear. DiCaprio revealed that the filming of the bear attack scene was one of the most challenging experiences of his career, and he almost quit acting altogether. However, he persevered and won an Academy Award for his performance.
4. Black Swan: Natalie Portman
Black Swan (2010) is a dark psychological thriller that explores the world of ballet. Natalie Portman plays the lead role of Nina, a ballerina who undergoes a mental breakdown. The movie required Portman to undergo intense physical training to portray a professional ballerina convincingly. However, the scene that almost made Portman quit was when her character pulls a loose piece of skin from her finger. The scene required Portman to peel away a layer of skin, which was both physically and emotionally challenging.
In conclusion, acting requires dedication and hard work, but sometimes, actors have to push themselves to their limits to portray their characters convincingly. The scenes discussed in this article are just a few examples of the physical and emotional challenges that actors face in their profession. While these scenes were difficult to film, the end result was unforgettable performances that will go down in cinematic history.
