Daniel Day-Lewis - Gangs of New York

Daniel Day-Lewis embraced method acting for his role as "Bill the Butcher" in "Gangs of New York" (2002). He often picked fights with strangers on the streets of Rome, where the movie was filmed, which he later admitted was detrimental to his physical and mental health. Additionally, he listened to Eminem's "The Way I Am" every morning at 5 AM to prepare for the role.

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