London: Christian Bale endured a two-week drumming "crash course" to prepare for his role in financial drama 'The Big Short'.


Christian Bale. Pic/AFP

The 'Batman Begins' star portrays real-life hedge fund manager Michael Burry in the comedic drama, and his character, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome, is often featured rocking out to heavy metal music in his office and home basement, reported Guardian online.