Her least favorite part?
The makeup design was so complex, it even caused Chaney to bleed from hidden wires on his face.
Directed byPatty Jenkins, the normally always-glamorous Theron was transformed into the mottle-skinned and perpetually frowning Wuornos.

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The rest is history.
Despite poor box office performance and mixed reviews, Chastain was revered for her role in the film.
However, after his Oscar win for Best Actor, he may remain the most memorable.

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DirectorJoe Wrighthelmed the film after his less-than-stellar moviePan, a prequel to Peter Pan.
There’s even talks of a sequel, but nothing has been set as of yet.
Dalloway, received generous praise from both critics and moviegoers alike.

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After reading the script, he told star and directorBen Stillerthat the movie needed an aspect of studio pushback.
And thus, the thick forearmed character was born.
Talk about a true work of modern-day magic.

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