Actor Jeremy Strong Defends Intense Method Approach on Podcast

Jeremy Strong told listeners of The New Yorker’s Radio Hour that he will not apologize for the intense method acting he employs, even when it unsettles co-workers. Speaking about his preparation for the upcoming series The Social Reckoning, Strong said his commitment is to serve the material fully, and any discomfort it causes is not something he feels obliged to address. He added that he believes directors generally support his approach and that reactions to his methods are often personal. When asked whether his behavior, which has included sending in-character emails that annoyed co-creator Aaron Sorkin, is appreciated by his colleagues, Strong said he cannot comment on others’ opinions. He noted that his co-star Brian Cox once described his technique as “annoying.”

"I’m just there to commit utterly to serving the material," Strong said. "If some people feel that I’m taking it too seriously or it changes the molecules in the room in a way that makes something uncomfortable, I don’t feel I need to apologize for that."