Austin Butler Experiences Temporary Blindness During The Bikeriders Filming

Austin Butler recently opened up about a terrifying health scare he experienced while traveling to film The Bikeriders, where he suffered a migraine and temporary blindness that made him genuinely fear he was dying. Despite the frightening episode, Butler continued to work that day, attributing the incident to sleep deprivation, though experts note that temporary blindness is not a typical symptom of it and may be stress-related. He reflected on past health struggles, including hospitalization for appendicitis-like pain after filming Elvis and prolonged foot pain following his Dune: Part Two press tour. Butler also discussed how his perception of acting shifted from believing it required personal suffering to understanding, with the help of mentors like Laura Dern, that maintaining his health alongside his craft is possible. He emphasized the importance of integrating all parts of oneself into performances rather than self-erasure. Additionally, Butler recalled the physical risks on set during The Bikeriders, such as riding motorcycles without helmets and facing hazards like flying pebbles, underscoring the intense nature of the production.