Brad Pitt on Instagram: "Brad Pitt’s role as Achilles in the film Troy is one of his most famous performances. Many people still speak about how he brought both strength and calm pride to the character. Pitt once said, “Achilles is a man who knows he will die young and still runs toward battle.” This idea shaped the way he moved and spoke in every scene. His quiet looks and sudden bursts of action made the character feel alive. One interesting fact is that Pitt trained for months to prepare for