10 Actors Who Made Pretty Odd Or Insane Requests Before Taking On A Role

Actors are known to ask for different things before accepting roles or things that they need while in their role.

Daphnie

• Published in Film & TV
• February 9, 2023

We are back again with another celebrity post, and this time we are talking about 10 celebrity actors who asked for odd or insane things before accepting the role. If you didn't know, actors can pretty much request anything to get the job done, and if the producers and directors want them in the film that badly, then they'll honor these requests.

With that being said, this is why we wanted to share 10 actors who made some odd or interesting requestions before taking on their roles. We even had an odd request about undergarments needed during stunts in action scenes.

Ultimately, we know that actors sometimes need accommodations for them to be comfortable in the roles that they play, and we appreciate their honesty in what they need. It's very entertaining to us to see how these actors think and what they need for their roles to flourish.

So if you want to hear more about these 10 actors, then you'll want to stay tuned because we're going to give you some of the more popular celebrities that we know of. Let's dive in and see what strange requests were made by these actors and why they made those requests.

1. Tom Cruise needs stretchy G-string underwear

Tom Cruise actually requested specifically made g-strings for him to wear during action scenes. He said that he needed to be as comfortable as possible in order to do the stunts correctly.

2. Jennifer Lawrence requests a Kardashian tent

Jennifer needed a "Kardashian Tent" to go to after stressful scenes. This became a safe place for her when she just needed to get away in the midst of chaotic filming.

3. Ben Affleck wouldn’t wear a Yankees hat

Ben Affleck was a clear fan of the Yankees' rival, so when asked to wear a Yankees hat in a scene he actually refused.

4. Nicolas Cage demanded a real bat

In Vampire's Kiss Nicholas Cage requested a real bat when filming a scene. However, his request was actually denied, although he said he just wanted the scene to be more realistic.

5. George Clooney requested a beach hut and a private garden

George Clooney was filming "Gravity" when he asked for a beach and a landscaped garden to be a getaway during his time in London filming.

6. Lea Michele refused to scream

Lea Michelle was a star in Scream Queens, but she actually refused to scream. She was worried about hurting her voice and didn't want to take the risk.

7. Will Smith asked for a $2 million trailer

When filming Men In Black III, Will Smith actually requested two different trailers. These trailers had gym equipment in one and then a kitchen in the other.

8. Will Ferrell requested a mobility scooter

Will Ferrel was filming Semi-Pro when he requested the weirdest things. He asked for an electric scooter, a painted rainbow on wheels, and a 15-tall fake tree.

9. Daniel Day-Lewis demanded to be treated as a disabled person

Daniel Day-Lewis was filming My Left Foot, which is where he made some really odd requests and acted like a disabled person even when not filming. he rode around in the wheelchair and asked people to spoon feed him.

10. Bruce Willis requested a $1,000,000 per day salary

A source said that Bruce Willis was offered 3 million dollars for four days of working shooting in Bulgaria for the movie “The Expendables 3”, but he wanted to get 4 million dollars.

His request was denied and someone else was cast for the role instead.

In the world of entertainment, it is not uncommon for actors to have some very strange demands. From outrageous paychecks to exotic snacks, many stars want to make sure that their needs are being met.

These actors made really odd or outrageous requests, and honestly, we're kind of confused about some of them.

Daphnie