Christian Bale recently disclosed in an interview with GQ that he played a mediating role during a tense incident involving director David O. Russell and actress Amy Adams on the set of the 2013 crime film “American Hustle.”

Notorious for his intense directing style, Russell had previously provoked Adams to tears during filming, as revealed by the actress in 2016.

Adams expressed her distress about working with Russell on “American Hustle,” stating, “I was really just devastated on set.

I mean, not every day, but most.”

Numerous reports have indicated that Bale intervened in the conflict between Adams and Russell, urging his frequent collaborator, Russell, to step back.

Confirming his role as a mediator on set, Bale asserted that any existing tension did not affect his overall experience.

When questioned if having to mediate altered his perception of the movie, Bale responded emphatically, “No.

No, no, no.

No.

You’re dealing with two such incredible talents there.”

He emphasized that working with such creative individuals as Amy and David inevitably involves challenges but praised their exceptional talent.

Reflecting on the nature of the characters in the film, Bale remarked, “Also, you got to remember, it was the nature of the characters as well.

Those characters were not people who back down from anything, right?”

Russell has a history of contentious relationships with actors on his sets, notably clashing with Lily Tomlin while filming “I Heart Huckabees.”

Although neither Adams nor Bale have disclosed specific details about the altercation on the “American Hustle” set, Adams acknowledged feeling devastated by the experience.

Discussing the contrasting reactions of co-star Jennifer Lawrence and herself to Russell’s behavior, Adams stated, “Jennifer [Lawrence] doesn’t take any of it on.

She’s Teflon.

And I am not Teflon.”

She highlighted the importance of maintaining a boundary between work and personal life following the challenging filming experience.

In handling intense situations on set, Bale shared his approach, saying, “If I can have some sense of understanding of where it’s coming from, then I do tend to attempt to be a mediator.”

He emphasized his natural inclination to facilitate resolutions and encourage communication among those involved.

Regarding his actions on the set of “American Hustle,” where he mediated the tension, Bale expressed, “I did what I felt was appropriate, in a very Irv style.”

The actor emphasized that viewers should not let knowledge of Adams’ difficulties with Russell detract from their enjoyment of the film.

He underscored Adams’ autonomy, noting, “And, by the way, that’s not me deciding for her, she’s told me that.”

Bale is currently collaborating with Russell once again on the highly anticipated black comedy “Amsterdam,” set to premiere on October 7th in theaters.