Director Darren Aronofsky Says He “Hates Method Actors”

Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (“Caught Stealing”) is sounding off on method acting and isn’t a huge fan of that style of acting, despite it being an extremely popular way of getting into and staying in character for a heightened performance. Over the weekend, Aronofsky told a crowd at a Paris masterclass (via Variety), “I hate Method actors,” and continuing by slamming it as “just something to hide behind, as opposed to doing the work and being professional.” READ MORE: ‘Cujo’: Darren Aronofsky In The Mix To Direct Remake Of Stephen King’s Monsterous Cainie Flick At Netflix “[By all means,] do a tremendous amount of research and really work hard, but acting’s make believe,” Aronofsky said of Method acting. Continue reading Director Darren Aronofsky Says He “Hates Method Actors” at The Playlist.

Apr 9, 2025 - 15:53

Director Darren Aronofsky Says He “Hates Method Actors”

Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (“Caught Stealing”) is sounding off on method acting and isn’t a huge fan of that style of acting, despite it being an extremely popular way of getting into and staying in character for a heightened performance.

Over the weekend, Aronofsky told a crowd at a Paris masterclass (via Variety), “I hate Method actors,” and continuing by slamming it as “just something to hide behind, as opposed to doing the work and being professional.”

READ MORE: ‘Cujo’: Darren Aronofsky In The Mix To Direct Remake Of Stephen King’s Monsterous Cainie Flick At Netflix

“[By all means,] do a tremendous amount of research and really work hard, but acting’s make believe,” Aronofsky said of Method acting.

Continue reading Director Darren Aronofsky Says He “Hates Method Actors” at The Playlist.