8 Little Known Tics In Bryan Cranston's Performance That Made Walter White Awesome

6. He Can Instantly Get Into Character

You would imagine that a character as dark and layered as Walter White would require some serious effort in order to prepare for the role; a commitment, a method of sorts, if not quite going the full Daniel Day Lewis. Cranston, however, has the ability of being to snap into character when the camera starts rolling. Behind-the-scenes he is supposedly a very jovial figure, often making jokes and playing a lot of pranks on the rest of the cast and crew. Then he hears the word action, and he becomes this troubled, menacing person that you really don't want to cross. This contrast naturally makes him a more imposing figure, bringing a real sense of unease in the other actors. He doesn't need to lock himself away for a month, or walk around in character even when filming was over. As Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn said: €œBryan Cranston can play anything, anytime, anywhere, any way.€
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