Clint Eastwood is developing a new movie despite widespread rumors that he would retire from directing. One of the most legendary Hollywood figures of all time, Eastwood started his career starring in several spaghetti Westerns during the 1960s before adding directing to his arsenal, going on to helm movies like 1992’s Unforgiven and 2004’s Million Dollar Baby, both of which won Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture. At 94 years of age, Juror #2 was rumored to be Clint Eastwood’s last movie.

However, it doesn’t seem like he will be retiring anytime soon. According to a new interview with the German publication Kurier, Clint Eastwood is “in pre-production for another film project“ and has been “seen busily bustling around the Warner Bros. studio lot with a bushy white beard.” Eastwood says that aging has made him a better filmmaker because of the experience he has gained, and unlike some directors, he hasn’t lost his creative touch. Read his full comments below:

There’s no reason why a man can’t get better with age. And I have a lot more experience today; I’ve had a long life behind me that has given me all these experiences. Of course, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I’m not one of them.

What This Means For Clint Eastwood

He Doesn’t Seem To Be Retiring

Despite the rumors and widespread speculation, there was never any official confirmation that Juror #2 was Clint Eastwood’s final film. He never publicly stated his plans to retire after completing the movie, nor did Warner Bros. indicate that the project would mark the end of their collaboration. As a result, any claims that Juror #2 was Eastwood’s final film were unsubstantiated and now appear to be inaccurate, considering this latest update indicating he is developing a new project with Warner Bros.

Eastwood returning to work with Warner Bros. is also noteworthy, considering the studio buried Juror #2 by releasing it in fewer than 50 theaters across the United States. The studio’s decision to limit the film’s release was widely criticized within the industry, especially given the director’s enduring box-office appeal and his 50-year relationship with Warner Bros., with recent hits including American Sniper (2014), Sully (2016), and The Mule (2018). However, since Eastwood appears to be making his next movie with Warner Bros., it doesn’t seem like he holds any ill will towards the studio.

Our Take On Clint Eastwood Developing A New Movie

Directors Can Get Better With Age

Clint Eastwood makes an astute point about how directors, like fine wine, often improve with age. Just like any profession, directors gain valuable experience with each film and can apply that to improving at their craft. It’s the opposite approach of Quentin Tarantino, who plans to retire from directing after only 10 movies. Eastwood’s later work – which is deeply personal, stripped down, and confident – reflects his decades of hard-earned wisdom. Clint Eastwood wants to make movies for as long as he can, mastering his craft with every frame.

Source: Kurier