When the scripted slap still didn't look real enough on camera, Martin Scorsese pulled Bernthal aside and asked whether he'd be willing to take an actual punch to the face for the character. Bernthal's response — immediate, unconditional agreement — illustrates the tier of sacrifice some directors quietly ask for, and that only certain actors will give. It's a rare window into how a 'real' movie moment is manufactured through real pain and real consent.
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