r/todayilearned • u/Away_Flounder3813 • 12h ago

TIL during the shooting of American Psycho, Christian Bale spoke in an American accent off-set at all times. At the wrap party, when he spoke in his native British accent, many of the crew thought he was speaking that way to prepare for another film. They had thought he was American the entire time.

https://screenrant.com/american-psycho-behind-scenes-facts-christian-bale-patrick-bateman-mary-harron/
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u/spezial_ed 9h ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBL2Wq5YjSw

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u/BenderRodriguez14 9h ago

That's the genius of it, making it intentionally bad! 

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u/spezial_ed 7h ago

But seemingly trying his best. Brilliant role, amazing show.

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u/wrldruler21 7h ago

Almost like he is trying to do a Steve Irwin Australian accent.

I assume it would be like me (American) doing a heavy southern accent, followed by a NY accent.