Method Acting Ruse Techniques

For when your method acting isn't quite, well, methodical enough.

Here are some tips on how to fake it till you make it:

1. The "Oh, I'm so overwhelmed" technique

Just look confused and overwrought all the time.

See Technique #1 in action

2. The "I'm so deep, man" technique

Messily stroke your chin, gaze into the distance.

See Technique #2 in action

3. The "I'm just winging it" technique

Pretend you're just winging it and hope for the best.

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