“Are people going to start throwing tomatoes?”: Despite Being 93 Years Old, Clint Eastwood Refuses to Retire From Hollywood
Clint Eastwood is one of the most respected and renowned figures in the entertainment world. With his unparalleled talent and longevity in the industry, the iconic veteran left an indelible mark on both sides of the camera. Noted for his Hollywood Western icon films like The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly and Unforgiven, Eastwood has become the epitome of gritty and resolute characters.
Besides his exceptional presence in the limelight, his directorial works like Million Dollar Baby and Mystic River solidified him as a timeless icon in the cinematic realm. Despite having an illustrious career behind him, Eastwood refuses to defy the world of film. Even in his old age, fans continue to wait for his next move and anticipate every cinematic contribution.
Clint Eastwood’s enduring film career defies age
The luminary actor and director, Clint Eastwood has no plans to retire from Hollywood. Despite being 93 years old, he continues to enjoy being in the cinema. Starting his journey in the 1950s, Eastwood has been involved in more than 70 movies. Eastwood, with a high net worth and a comfortable lifestyle, leaves fans curious about why he continues to do films.
While we see actors quit acting in their early 70s and early 60s, Eastwood stood out by defying age norms, proving his unquenchable thirst for cinema. Eastwood, who founded a legendary career ages ago in the industry, never showed any sign of slowing down. But the actor who announced his retirement in 2008 has returned to cinema and starred in Trouble with the Curve in 2012, The Mule in 2018, and Cry Macho in 2021.
Clint Eastwood’s unwavering passion
From the point of view of Eastwood, acting is not about age but about passion. He acknowledges the fact that he has reached the point that is considered conclusive. However, the actor has decided not to conclude. In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, the legendary star explained why he’s continuing to churn out new films at an age when most actors of his age have already retired.
“What the hell am I still working for in my 90s? Are people going to start throwing tomatoes at you? I’ve gotten to the point where I wondered if that was enough, but not to the point where I decided it was. If you roll out a few turkeys, they’ll tell you soon enough.”
Eastwood, who has directed numerous outstanding films, adds that he enjoys the process of filmmaking and says it’s “something you can do as an older guy.” He says he sees filmmaking as a creative endeavor that allows him to remain active in the industry. He concludes by saying that he chose the movie primarily based on his genuine interest in the story rather than a preconceived plan to keep working in the industry.
Clint Eastwood finds fulfillment in filmmaking
Similarly, in 2018, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor expressed his intention to keep making movies because he finds them enjoyable. “You never know when you’re going to give up. But I’m enjoying it.” In the same year, the actor released Mule, starring as drug mule Earl Stone.
His previous flicks, like Million Dollar Baby, are one of his best sports dramas and his second movie to win an Oscar for Best Picture after Unforgiven in 1993. His Mystic River is regarded as the most outstanding movie of Eastwood’s career. Grand Torino, Escape from Alcatraz, and American Spiner are among his other notable films.
Eastwood also reveals his relentless love for cinema. In the British series This Morning in 2020 (via Closer), he said, “I like being in films; I like making films; I like doing it,” as he finds a sense of fulfillment from it, and he mentions, he started directing films because he thought there would be one day when he’d feel, “That’s enough, Eastwood, you’d better do something else.”
Furthermore, Eastwood will also be directing his next film, Juror No.2, under the banner of Warner Bros. distribution.
Source: Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Reporter, and This Morning
