- Wes Bentley is an American actor
- He is currently starring in Yellowstone
- Wes has revealed his series character is taking a toll on his personal life
Yellowstone is very successful with audiences and critics alike. But although he is doing very well with the show itself, Wes Bentley's character is taking quite a toll on him. It's not uncommon for actors to be affected by the characters they play on screen. And this is also the case for Wes.
Method acting comes with a price
Throughout the show, we see "Jamie" struggle to get his father’s approval time and again. It’s a lot for a character to go through, and as an actor, playing such a heavy role can take a toll, as Bentley recently explained.
Also interesting:
This is how Wes broke down his emotional struggle: "He’s incredibly sad [...] I’ve prided myself for most of my career on leaving it at the door, or like an athlete would say, leaving it on the field. But Jamie’s sadness permeates my life, even though I’m not sad"...
Watch the video above to learn more!