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Austin Butler Says Laura Dern Is ‘Helping Me See’ That Acting Roles Don’t Have to Destroy Your Life: ‘You Can Come Out the Other Side’ Healed

Austin Butler incorporates healthy coping strategies learned from Laura Dern and Tom Hardy after experiencing severe physical effects from intense method acting, including hospitalization and temporary blindness.

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Austin Butler says Laura Dern is helping him ensure taking on dark acting roles doesn't ruin his life.

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Austin Butler Credits Tom Hardy and Laura Dern for Helping Him Pull Away From Method Acting

Austin Butler credits Tom Hardy and Laura Dern for helping him to pull away from method acting and not let it 'destroy the rest of his life.'

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Austin Butler Says Laura Dern Is ‘Helping Me See’ That Acting Roles Don’t Have to Destroy Your Life: ‘You Can Come Out the Other Side’ Healed

Austin Butler says Laura Dern is helping him ensure taking on dark acting roles doesn't ruin his life.

·Los Angeles, United States
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