Daniel Day-Lewis Ignored Richard E Grant for Three Months on Set

Daniel Day-Lewis's extreme commitment to his roles is reflected in his method acting, which has led to both success and challenges in his career. During the filming of The Age of Innocence in 1993, his intense approach affected his interactions with fellow actor Richard E Grant. Initially, Grant and Day-Lewis got along well, but once shooting began, Grant experienced DDL's silence for the duration of three months as Day-Lewis chose to embody the emotional distance of his character. Michelle Pfeiffer elaborated on this behavior, noting that DDL’s character's disdain for Grant's character necessitated this lack of communication. Such extreme methods are not uncommon in the world of acting, where some actors adopt their roles to the point of creating tension with their co-stars. Once filming concluded, however, Grant and Day-Lewis returned to a friendly relationship, demonstrating the temporary nature of such method acting methods.