7 Most Difficult Actors to Work With in Hollywood

Daniel Day-Lewis

It’s difficult to argue that the methods of three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis don’t get results. His acting yields captivating performances in films like My Left Foot and There Will Be Blood, but his on-set reputation is less than stellar.

For My Left Foot, he refused to leave his wheelchair while playing his paralyzed character, forcing resentful crew members to carry him around set. While filming There Will Be Blood, Day-Lewis threw bowling balls at co-star Paul Dano for one scene. This was after Kel O’Neill (originally cast in Dano’s part) left production, allegedly because Day-Lewis was too intense while in character. While filming Gangs of New York, Day-Lewis insisted on calling costar Liam Neeson by his character’s name off-set, which infuriated Neeson.

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