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Clint Eastwood at 95 Sets Sights on New Film, Critiques Remakes

He says he plans to work only on projects that spark fresh ideas as long as he can still learn something new.

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The Italian-made “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966), directed by Sergio Leone, helped establish Clint Eastwood as a star.
Clint Eastwood stars in and directs “The Mule” (2019)
Clint Eastwood, shown at an event in Los Angeles in 2019, turn 95 on May 31, 2025.

Overview

  • He turns 95 on May 31 and is already in pre-production on an untitled feature that will follow his 2024 legal drama 'Juror #2'.
  • He criticized Hollywood’s reliance on remakes and franchises, saying filmmakers must 'do something new or stay at home.'
  • 'Juror #2', Eastwood’s 40th directed film, opened in limited theaters last year and later became a streaming hit on Max.
  • He maintains he remains in good physical shape and believes creative experience can improve with age.
  • Over his 66-year career, Eastwood has directed 40 films and earned Oscars for 'Unforgiven' and 'Million Dollar Baby.'