Jan 05, 2009

Word of the Day: Method acting

Categories:  Daily Advice

InstantCast Word of the DayMETHOD ACTING – A technique in which an actors aims to mirror the personality of their character with the ultimate goal of the most believable performance possible. To achieve this, an actor may stay in-character both on and off the set and incorporate the character’s psychological and physical state (i.e. using a cane) into their own life. Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro are famous for their use of method acting.

By Alisha, InstantCast staff writer

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2 Comments to “Word of the Day: Method acting”

  1. Gail King | January 5th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    I think that this is an incredible way to “become” yet I was shocked that one of my favorite actresses can slip in and out of character:Meryl Streep.

  2. LadyD | January 7th, 2009 at 4:47 am

    “METHOD ACTING” IS A VERY INTERESTING TERM. I BELIEVE I COULD PROBABLY TAKE MY CHARACTER OFF THE SET AND INCORPORATE IT INTO MY OWN LIFE.

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