Hollywood tough guys Shia LaBeouf and Jon Bernthal have taken method acting to an entirely new—and bizarre—level. The pair, known for their intense roles, have reportedly become so immersed in their tough-guy personas that they’ve started living as though they’re still behind bars! That’s right—Shia and Jon seem to have completely forgotten they’re Hollywood stars and have embraced an ex-con lifestyle.
It all started when the two actors were spotted wearing orange jumpsuits around town, claiming, “It’s easier this way,” despite the fact that neither of them is actually serving time. LaBeouf, ever the survivalist, was seen teaching “survival skills” in an abandoned warehouse, firmly believing that he’s living his post-parole life. Meanwhile, Bernthal has been seen refusing to sign autographs, saying things like, “I don’t need no papers, man!”—completely forgetting he’s not actually on the run.
And if that wasn’t strange enough, the two have fully committed to their new reality. Shia has installed barbed wire around his mansion, claiming, “You can’t trust anyone out here,” while Bernthal has started referring to his movie trailers as “The Yard” and has even set up a makeshift prison commissary in his garage, much to the confusion of his neighbors.
Perhaps the most absurd twist in this bizarre saga? The duo recently opened a tattoo parlor that specializes in prison-style ink. “We’re just trying to get by,” they reportedly told a customer, clearly forgetting that they’re both highly successful actors with thriving careers.
As for their film sets, calls to the actors are often met with radio silence as Bernthal is spotted lifting weights in a mock prison yard for “protection,” while LaBeouf continues to live by old prison techniques for “security.”
Hollywood has seen some wild transformations before, but this might be the strangest yet. Have Shia and Jon gone too deep into their roles, or is this the ultimate in method acting? One thing’s for sure: LA’s tough guys have truly lost track of reality—and they seem to be loving every minute of it!
The line between acting and real life is blurrier than ever, and we’re all just watching from the sidelines!
