Cinema VinesIn a recent interview, actress Anya Taylor‑Joy addressed the long‑standing debate over method acting, stating that she has never practiced the technique and does not see it as a useful tool for her craft. The star, known for her work in “Dune” and the Apple TV+ series “Lucky,” explained that the demands of life outside of acting often prevent women from fully immersing themselves in a role the way some male actors can.
“If you’ll notice, women don’t method act because we have things to take care of, so we can’t completely lose our minds,” Taylor‑Joy told Complex News. She described acting as a form of “controlled psychosis,” where a performer pretends to be someone else, thinking and moving like them for hours each day. She added that the constant mental check‑in can become exhausting, especially when colleagues notice a shift in her behavior.
Speaking about her time on “Lucky,” Taylor‑Joy said she sometimes becomes so engrossed in her character that friends and crew members call her by the character’s name and urge her to “check in again.” She cautioned that staying in character all the time would be unsustainable, as she must remain professional and supportive of the people she works with.
Looking ahead, the actress is set to reprise her role as Alia Atreides in “Dune: Part Three,” slated for release on December 18, 2026. She also has a role in the upcoming “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” where she will play a new Sindar Elf named Seren, with a release date of December 17, 2027. In addition, she is attached to Netflix’s adaptation of “How to Kill Your Family” and a new film by Romain Gavras titled “Sacrifice,” featuring Chris Evans and Salma Hayek.
