By David Shoo

Daniel-Day Lewis learned to paint with his foot, Robert DeNiro became disturbingly overweight. Now, Oscar-winning actor, Jamie Foxx has taken method acting to a new level by chiseling his teeth for his new movie, The Soloist.

 

Without a doubt, method acting has been a subject of great discussion throughout the years in the movie industry.

 

A number of actors have gone to great and probably lengths to bring out their character on screen. Foxx explained in an with Maxim Magazine:

 

“Something angelic happens and you actual become that person.”

 

 

Yes, in order to portray the schizophrenic musician Nathaniel Ayers, the actor found it necessary to damage his perfect dentures.

 

 

Watch the Trailer for the Soloist

 

Oscar-calling?

Some actors go to such ludicrous lengths in order to be acknowledged by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

 

 

Foxx himself won an Academy Award after blinding himself with prosthetic eyes when filming the critically appraised Ray. Looks, like he wont be smiling if he is to step up to the podium with the golden man in his hand.