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Adrien Brody Says Physical Transformation For ‘The Pianist’ Left Him With An Eating Disorder & PTSD


Adrien Brody is opening up about the lengths he went to for his Oscar-winning performance in Roman Polanski's 2002 film The Pianist.

Adrien Brody is opening up about the lengths he went to for his Oscar-winning performance in Roman Polanski’s 2002 film The Pianist. The actor was said to be “barely drinking water” when they started filming the movie, which was shot in reverse, showing Szpilman at his most depleted. His transformation for the role left lasting effects like insomnia and panic attacks, agreeing that he suffered from PTSD from the whole experience.

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