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Method Actor Jon Bernthal's Silent Treatment on Set
24 Jul
Summary
- Jon Bernthal committed to a mute role by not speaking for weeks.
- Bernthal's method acting extended to restaurants in Ireland.
- A salmon order mishap led Bernthal to break his silence.
Tom Holland recently shared a remarkable account of Jon Bernthal's dedication to method acting on the set of their upcoming project, 'The Odyssey.' Bernthal, playing a mute character, committed to an extreme form of the craft by refraining from speaking for several weeks.
During this period, Holland, who played Bernthal's best friend, described the actor's commitment as intense. Bernthal even maintained his silence in public settings, including restaurants in Ireland, resorting to writing notes to communicate his needs. Holland humorously recalled having to apologize to waitstaff for his co-star's unusual behavior.
The method acting stunt eventually concluded with a comical incident involving a salmon dish at a restaurant. Bernthal's written request for lemon for his salmon led to the condiment being dropped into his water, prompting him to break his silence and resume speaking.
