It even saved the life of the director of “Vice”! ? Christian Bale's thorough role creation

Approaching the character from a positive perspective. What suggestions did Bale make?

Bale also said that he had one more condition for McKay when he was cast in this role: that he never presume to see Cheney as a bad guy. He suggested that McKay set aside political ideology, whether right or left, and "we should approach his character from a positive perspective." He continues:

"This is an unpredictable film. No matter what your political views are, you're sure to be surprised and fascinated. To do that, we first had to embrace Cheney in good faith."

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As a result, "Vice" has acquired a certain solidity that goes beyond simply denouncement or ridicule. Rather than being a political film, it is in a sense Shakespearean and Greek tragic, and when taken to its very core, the prototype of a love story or family drama emerges, something you would never imagine from the title "Vice." This is proof that Bale's suggestion has firmly borne fruit in this film. It is precisely because of this clear-sighted approach that this film has turned out to be a stunning human drama that overwhelms the viewer.

Unexpected outcome brought about by Bale's role preparation