Clint Eastwood Denounces Viral Interview as 'Phony'!

Clint Eastwood Sets the Record Straight: A Legendary Actor's Scathing Response

In a move that has left fans and media outlets stunned, 95-year-old cinematic icon Clint Eastwood has come out swinging against a German-language Austrian newspaper, Kurier. In an exclusive interview with Deadline, Eastwood blasted the publication for fabricating quotes attributed to him in a recent "interview" that never actually took place.

The scandal centers around a supposedly incendiary interview published by Kurier, which quoted Eastwood as bemoaning the state of modern Hollywood and its reliance on remakes and franchises. According to the fabricated article, Eastwood is said to have expressed his disdain for the trend, stating: "We live in an era of remakes and franchises. I've shot sequels three times, but I haven't been interested in that for a long while. My philosophy is: do something new or stay home."

But Eastwood has categorically denied ever giving such an interview, labeling it as "phony" and "completely fabricated." In a statement to Deadline, the legendary actor-director stated: "A couple of items about me have recently shown up in the news. I thought I would set the record straight. I can confirm I turned 95. I can also confirm that I never gave an interview to an Austrian publication called Kurier, or any other writer in recent weeks, and that the interview is entirely phony."

This latest scandal comes as Eastwood continues to defy age and industry norms with his continued output of critically acclaimed films. His most recent project, Juror No. 2, which he directed, was released last November to positive reviews. The drama, starring Nicholas Hoult, J.K. Simmons, and Toni Collete, marked the latest chapter in Eastwood's storied career.

Eastwood's son, Scott, has been a constant presence on the red carpet in recent years, following in his father's footsteps as an actor. In a 2023 interview with People, Scott spoke about his father's remarkable life story and how it has shaped him into the man he is today. "He was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II," Scott said. "He saw a lot of struggle." Eastwood has indeed lived through some of the most tumultuous periods in modern history, but his resilience and work ethic have remained unwavering.

When asked about his father's advice to him regarding his own acting career, Scott shared an anecdote that reveals Eastwood's no-nonsense approach to life. "Follow your gut," Eastwood reportedly told his son. The wisdom is sage indeed, especially considering the tumultuous landscape of modern Hollywood.

As for the Kurier scandal, it remains to be seen whether Eastwood will take further action against the publication or simply choose to let it slide. One thing is certain, however: Clint Eastwood's reputation as a master filmmaker and industry legend remains untarnished by this latest controversy.

The news has left fans and fellow industry professionals alike wondering what prompted Kurier to fabricate such quotes and why they thought Eastwood would ever give them an interview. As the entertainment world continues to grapple with the fallout, one thing is clear: Clint Eastwood will not be silenced or misrepresented by anyone – at least, not without a fight.

Sources:

• Deadline
• People