Sebastian Stan Slams Method Acting, Thinks It's A "Very Irresponsible, Narcissistic, Self-Indulgent Thing"
As he stated, he doesn't believe in creating chaos to evoke raw emotion on set.
Sebastian Stan is not buying into the mystique of method acting, and he is not softening his opinion for anyone.
That puts him at odds with performers who swear by fully living inside a role, even when it means tension on set and chaos behind the scenes. Stan thinks the whole thing can cross a line fast, especially when other people have to deal with the fallout.
His comments are blunt, and they leave little room for debate.
Sebastian Stan had some hot takes about method acting
In many ways, it's hard to recognize Sebastian Stan when he played opposite Lily James and Seth Rogen in Pam & Tommy, Hulu's biographical drama about Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's leaked sex tape.
Axelle / FilmMagic via Getty ImagesIn Pam & Tommy, Stan took on the role of a drummer
In the film, Stan portrayed the infamously hotheaded and sometimes violent drummer from Mötley Crüe. Given that it was quite different from his role as Bucky Barnes in the MCU, it was challenging territory for the actor.
Hulu / Via youtube.comIt was new territory for the actor
During a recent appearance on Backstage's In the Envelope podcast, Stan reflected on developing his character and the process that helped him bring a real person to life on screen.
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It’s giving the same energy as an AITA post where OP doubts an impulsive brother’s puppy adoption.
He's not a fan of the method approach
Apparently, despite Stan's concerns about bringing his own personal mannerisms to work, he's not particularly fond of the method approach to acting.
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He doesn't believe in creating chaos
"I don't believe in creating chaos for the purposes of [acting]," Sebastian explained. "And I know actors do that a lot. There are many people who do that ... create sort of chaos on set or chaos among the other people they're working with in order to somehow give the scene this tension or whatever."
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He really didn't mince his words
"But to me, that just reads like a very irresponsible, narcissistic, kind of self-indulgent thing," he added.
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He doesn't think it benefits anybody
"It just reads like: 'I'm afraid, and I just want to torture everyone else because of it.'"
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Given all the horror stories out there about method acting, perhaps Stan has the right idea.
We know that many method actors have brought us iconic movies and characters, and who knows if they would have been as excellent if they hadn't embraced that method. However, admittedly, there are some drawbacks to it.
After all, when you're working on a film, it's not just about you. There are many people around you to consider.
But, to each their own, right?
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