Hollywood actor-director Justin Baldoni recently opened up about the profound struggles he faced while simultaneously directing and portraying a deeply complex character in the film It Ends With Us. Speaking on an episode of Elizabeth Day’s How to Fail podcast, Baldoni shared the emotional toll of stepping into the role of Ryle, a character whose actions and traumas are central to the film’s exploration of domestic violence. Actor Justin Baldoni nearly had a ‘breakdown’ while filming for It Ends With Us “It’s a very strange place to be. Directing while trying to play a character like Ryle—who does the things he does—was overwhelming at times. There were moments during filming when I just had to leave, to step away and shake it out.” he said said. The 40-year-old, who also directed the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, starred opposite Blake Lively as Lily Bloom, Ryle’s wife and the story’s protagonist. The film’s heavy themes demanded intense emotional work, and Baldoni confessed that staying in character often left him emotionally shaken. “I’ve done a …