Adrien Brody Reveals That the Physical Transformation He Underwent for His Role in ‘The Pianist’ Left Him With PTSD and an Eating Disorder

Adrien Brody opened up about the profound impact playing the role of Holocaust survivor Władysław Szpilman in “The Pianist” had on him, both mentally and physically. To convincingly depict this character in Roman Polanski’s 2002 film, he went to great lengths, employing intense techniques to ensure his portrayal was as genuine as possible.

Harrison Ford Reflects on Sensitive Portrayal of His Shrinking Character’s Parkinson’s Diagnosis: ‘No Intention To Make It Into a Joke’

Harrison Ford approached the characterization of a man diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the show “Shrinking” with great care and understanding. In this Apple TV+ comedy series, he portrays Dr. Paul Rhoades, a seasoned therapist who works alongside Jason Segel’s character Jimmy at the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center.