Overview

• Clint Eastwood issued a statement to Deadline confirming he never spoke to Austria’s Kurier and calling the viral interview entirely phony.
• The fabricated interview had attributed to him criticisms of Hollywood’s reliance on remakes and franchises and a vow to “do something new or stay at home.”
• At 95, Eastwood confirmed he is actively developing a new film project following the 2024 release of Juror #2.
• He credits his enduring career to the discipline of constant learning and adaptation fostered by the old studio contract system.
• Eastwood has previously won lawsuits against companies that misused his name and likeness, underlining his vigilance in protecting his public image.