Ever since the start of Brad Pitt’s Hollywood career, he was famous for being an extremely versatile actor, being able to play or depict any character role in any given instant. But this one time, even the famed actor had to spend many sleepless nights to nail the accent desired for the role. Pitt had to play the role of an Irish gypsy in Guy Ritchie’s crime-comedy Snatch.
Pitt is a well-respected actor and filmmaker, known for his ability to play a wide range of characters. He is also a popular figure in the media and is often considered to be one of the most attractive men in the world. The actor is one of the most powerful and influential people in the industry and holds a great amount of respect among his peers.
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Brad Pitt Had to Spend Sleepless Nights for His Snatch Role
For his part in the 2000 movie Snatch, Brad Pitt has admitted that he had to spend sleepless hours honing his Irish accent. After several weeks of working with a dialect coach, he was still dissatisfied with the outcomes. The actor stayed up many nights to perfect the accent for his role. Pitt’s efforts were fruitful as many agree that his accent in Snatch ranks among the greatest ever performed on screen by a non-Irish actor.
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Moreover, Pitt claimed in an interview that he was obsessed with nailing the accent. He said that he wanted to honor the Irish people and their way of life and that he didn’t want to be the target of ridicule in the movie business. Guy Ritchie, the director, has claimed that Pitt’s accent was the key to the movie’s success and that the movie and Pitt’s character are some of the most unforgettable things in Hollywood cinematics.
Brad Pitt in Snatch
Brad Pitt shared his troubles mastering this accent during an interview with Landmark Cinemas. He claimed that although normally he wouldn’t have had any trouble rocking the accent, he wanted his part to be perfect and went above and beyond with his practice. Although the actor thought that he could master the accent before the shoot, it did not turn out as he expected. It was only after he consulted with his close friend, that he was able to crack the code for his Snatch accent.
“I play this Irish gypsy, and the dialect is unintelligible, contrary to being trained to be clear and understood. And so, I was working on the accent and trying to be clear and understood, and it wasn’t working. I went to him the day before and I said, ‘Guy, I’m gonna f**k up your movie.”
“My friend kept saying, ‘You can’t understand it.’ Literally, at midnight, that clicked in, and I called and woke Guy up and I said, ‘Are you okay if you can’t understand your beautifully written dialogue?’ And he said, ‘Yep.’”
Snatch, the crime comedy film directed by Guy Ritchie, was a critical and commercial success and it was Ritchie’s second feature film, following Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. The film starring Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, and many others grossed over $83.5 million at the worldwide box offices against a budget of $10 million. The movie even won many awards and accolades and was hailed as one of the best at the time of its release.
Brad Pitt’s Road to Success in the Hollywood Industry
Brad Pitt’s road to success in the Hollywood industry was not an easy one. He started out with small roles in movies and television, and it took him a while before he got his big break. he never gave up on his dreams, and eventually his persistence paid off. Pitt is a charismatic actor with natural skills and has the ability to engage audiences and inspire them to love and respect his characters.
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Pitt has made several excellent decisions over his career. He has collaborated with some of the top directors and performers in the industry, and he has selected parts that have pushed him and given him the chance to demonstrate his talent. Being one of the most celebrated actors and a Hollywood icon right now, Pitt has received various awards, and accolades including an Academy Award.
Source: Landmark Cinemas