Aaron Taylor-Johnson Says 'We've Barely Scratched the Surface' of What He'd Do for a Role

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is an actor committed to his craft.

During an appearance on the December 20 episode of Brittany Broski’s YouTube show Royal PalaceThe 34-year-old actor poked fun at his intense dedication to the roles he plays, joking: “We’ve barely scratched the surface.”

Taylor-Johnson then went into a more serious discussion about his creative process, revealing that he’s “careful” not to take heavy roles with him after work. The actor has daughters Wylda Rae (14) and Romy Hero (12) with his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson.

“You’re trying to shed the skin or actually, like, the aura around you,” he explained. “You can convince yourself it doesn’t exist, but I feel like some people are really susceptible to it and sensitive to that feeling.”

Sam Taylor-Johnson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson at the premiere of ‘Kraven the Hunter’ in New York on December 10.

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As for how he typically prepares for a role, Taylor-Johnson detailed, “It really depends,” adding, “I kind of enjoy finding the habits, like the good habits and the bad habits of that character, and the lifestyle of that character. routine and pattern … or listening to certain music that would be associated with that era of time.”

“It’s about more things, because you’re also changing your facial hair or your hairstyle or your clothes or what you’re wearing, so – eventually – it becomes second nature, and ideally you’re already in that character when you step on set,” he continued. is.

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The Kick-Ass star said he credits “chameleon” actors like Gary Oldman and Daniel Day-Lewis for teaching him that “not only can you change your voice, but you can change the way you move, change the way you walk. ”

Taylor-Johnson also shared some behind-the-scenes details about his new film Kraven the Hunterrevealing he was on a “very strict” diet while training for the role.

He told Broski, 27, that his on-set nutritionist, Nathan Schmit, even made him specialized snacks to curb his “sweet tooth,” including nutritionally dense desserts.

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Aaron Taylor Johnson at the ‘GMA Studio’ on December 11, 2024 in New York City

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