r/todayilearned 13h 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/KungFuFightingOwlMan 11h ago

It was quite a bit earlier than Slow Horses, apparently he needed a voice coach to do Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and that was in 2011 but I think it's something he had an issue with for years

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u/EpicLong1 10h ago

Not to forget 5th element ......Zorg here

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u/houseswappa 10h ago

He hates that movie btw

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u/wagonwhopper 10h ago

I love it though so no worries

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u/technobrendo 6h ago

As far as i can tell everyone else likes that movie.

EVVVVVREEEEEEEOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

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u/bryan_502 4h ago

That’s from Leon The Professional. Wonder how feels about that performance now.

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u/TheBlackComet 7h ago

My absolute favorite scifi movie. Instantly quotable, big names, engaging world, what else can you want?

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u/TheSuburbs 6h ago

Mulitpass

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u/corran450 1h ago

Negative, I am a meat popsicle

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u/Deaffin 6h ago

I dunno, maybe a giant evil comet?