There is no denying that Michael Fassbender always finds a way to leave his mark on the projects he undertakes.
The actor recently revealed an offbeat story from the sets of his new Netflix movie The Killer, where he unintentionally caused a shortage of fisting gloves in the production unit.
Wait, what?
Yes, you read that right!
What are fisting gloves?
Essentially, they are special gloves made from materials like nitrile or latex, designed to provide a smooth, comfortable surface.
Looking up “fisting gloves” on Google is quite the research project in itself.
All jokes aside, the primary purpose is to facilitate safety and hygiene during specific intimate activities.
Intimate purposes
These gloves are often used in combination with a suitable lubricant to ensure a smooth and safe experience.
According to Michael, who made the revelation on UK’s The Graham Norton Show, this interesting turn of events occurred while filming a particularly gripping scene that required the use of fisting gloves.
His character’s role demanded the gloves for a series of intense sequences, he shared.
The actor, known for his commitment to authenticity and realism, took it upon himself to ensure every detail was just right, taking method acting to a new level.
His enthusiasm resulted in an overuse of the gloves, leading to a bizarre shortage that left the production team scrambling for more.
The director made the request
“We tried different gloves, we had leather gloves made but David (Fincher) wanted gloves that were super sleek,” he told Norton.
The director ultimately decided that they were going to switch to fisting gloves instead, prompting the studio audience to laugh.
“You heard him,” Norton joked.
And while these particular gloves worked like a charm for the scene, they ended up going through so many of them during filming, that they had subsequently run out.
No more fisting gloves on set
“We went through quite a lot of them actually because I spoke to the prop guy and he said, ‘There are no more fisting gloves left,'” he recalled.
“We bought all the fisting gloves off this company.”
The news sparked quite a conversation on social media, with many people finding the revelation rather amusing and somewhat fascinating.
Even on X, formerly known as Twitter, fans were soon abuzz with comments and reactions from all corners.
Regardless of how one looks at this odd situation, the Hollywood star is very much committed to fully embodying his characters, even if it means causing a minor crisis on set.
The film, which was released last month, has already been generating significant interest due to its intriguing plot and stellar cast.
Dedicated to his job
Now, with this unexpected revelation from the Trespass Against Us actor, people will probably be intrigued to catch it on the streaming platform.
In retrospect, it might seem like an unusual anecdote from the set of The Killer.
But as some already on social media, it perfectly captures Michael’s approach towards being an A-list actor.
Let’s look at it this way: the glove shortage incident is just another example of how far Fassbender is willing to go for his art.