Neal McDonough has been to the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch himself, so he doesn't need to tune in on TV.
The outspoken actor and "Yellowstone" alum, who appeared on several episodes of Taylor Sheridan's hit Western, revealed in a new interview that he still has yet to watch the show.
McDonough played real estate mogul and Dutton family foe Malcolm Beck for six episodes of Season 2 in 2019.
"I've never seen it," McDonough said during an appearance on the "Arroyo Grande," podcast, released Wednesday, Sept. 30. "You know, I don't watch any of my stuff."
McDonough said he doesn't view his work because he often employs the "method acting" approach in his performances. Developed by famed acting coach Lee Strasberg, method acting is an immersive style of role
preparation that involves an actor channeling the emotions of their real-life experiences when they're acting.
"That's why I don't watch any of my stuff," McDonough, 60, told host Raymond Arroyo. "If I look at a frame of a show from 20 years ago, I know exactly the thought I was thinking. I know the song I was thinking about. I know where I was going. So, going back to me sometimes can be really kind of traumatic and painful."
McDonough is one of several A-list actors, among them Jared Leto, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga, who've used the controversial acting model to enhance their performances.
"I'll go to premieres of our films, and I'll do the red carpet," McDonough added. "[My wife] Ruvé and I will walk in, out the exit, grab a nice dinner someplace, go to the party after. 'How'd you like the movie?' 'It was great. It was awesome. I loved it.' I just don't like to watch myself."
While some actors might hover around the camera monitor after a scene, McDonough said his confidence in his craft is the only reassurance he needs.
"I was there on the day. I know I did a great job because God gave me a talent," McDonough said. "I'm terrible at pounding nails. I'm not very good at telling jokes. But as Ruvé said, 'Man, you can act.' And so, I don't need to look to see if it was good or not. They keep on hiring me, right? If they keep on hiring, I must be doing something right."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why this 'Yellowstone' star is afraid to watch his own performance
