Wed, 05 September 2007 12:00:00 ET
Christian Bale said that what he does as a character will overshadow the movie itself.
Christian Bale believes he is such a good actor he can "overshadow" his movies. The 'American Psycho' star is so dedicated to his art he goes to extreme lengths to get into character - he shed 50lbs to play a dying insomniac in 2004's '
The Machinist' - and worries this may detract from the film itself.
Bale said: "Sometimes I think that what I do for a part can overshadow the movie itself. I don't want that. I just want to be that character, whatever it takes."
The 33-year-old Welsh actor - who made an award-winning Hollywood debut aged just 12 in 'Empire of the Sun' - next appears in cowboy film '
3:10 to Yuma' alongside
Russell Crowe. Bale confessed he was terrified of meeting the Australian actor who is famous for his volatile temper.
Bale revealed: "I'd heard the stories. So I sort of prepared myself for the first time we'd meet. I wanted to feel him out. I see him coming up on the horizon, which I thought was fitting, and I'm bracing a little. And he turns out to be the nicest, easiest-going guy. Some stars want to dominate every scene. Russell gives you space to do your thing, which I respect."
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