Daniel Day-Lewis Responds to Brian Cox's Comments on Method Acting
Daniel Day-Lewis expressed that he was unintentionally drawn into a debate about Method acting, sparked by Brian Cox's remarks. In a recent interview with the U.K.'s Big Issue, the 68-year-old actor addressed the situation while promoting his new movie Anemone.
“Listen, I worked with Brian Cox once and got somehow drawn into this handbags-at-dawn conflict inadvertently,” Day-Lewis said. “Brian is a very fine actor who’s done extraordinary work. As a result, he’s been given a soapbox… which he shows no sign of climbing down from. Any time he wants to talk about it, I’m easy to find.”
Context of the Dispute
The conflict began when Brian Cox, 79, in a 2023 Variety interview, suggested that Jeremy Strong, Day-Lewis' Succession co-star, started exploring Method acting after working closely with Day-Lewis.
“Of course, Jeremy was Dan Day-Lewis’ assistant. So he’s learned all that stuff from Dan,” Cox remarked, attributing Strong's immersive approach to his time with Day-Lewis.
Past Collaboration
Day-Lewis and Cox previously worked together on the 1997 film The Boxer. Cox also hinted that Day-Lewis' intense acting method contributed to his long break from acting.
Day-Lewis on Method Acting Conversations
Day-Lewis emphasizes that he did not seek this debate and welcomes dialogue if Cox wishes to continue it, showing a willingness to engage on the topic.
Summary: Daniel Day-Lewis clarifies his unintended involvement in a Method acting debate initiated by Brian Cox, emphasizing respect while distancing himself from the conflict.
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