He fully immersed himself into costume and voice, takingmethod acting to an often extreme extent.

It certainly helped make many of his characters stand out.

However, it also seemed to take a huge toll on him too.

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His statement was vague, with the most clear explanation being his complicated relationship with acting.

The actor stated: “I didnt want to get sucked back into another project.”

I need to believe in the value of what Im doing."

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