I've always believed that the director does whatever the hell he wants. That's what you sign on for as an actor - I can't stand it when you have actors who are trying to leverage directors into doing things they don't want to do.
Christian BaleArt is something to be proud of. Art is no compromise. As an actor, you're giving it up, you're at the mercy of so many other people.
Christian BaleI seek … the means to fight injustice. To turn fear against those who prey on the fearful.
Christian BaleAll of the muscles were gone, so that was a real tough time of rebuilding all of that. But you have a deadline, you have an obligation. You've said that you will commit to this part, and I just can't live with myself for not really giving it as much as I can.
Christian Bale