Legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood has released his last movie, Juror #2, at 94. The film premiered in October and featured stars like Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette. It immediately topped the charts, got listed as one of the Top 10 movies of 2024 by the National Board of Review, and was admired by fans and other actors, including Nicholas Hoult.
In an interview, Nicholas Hoult could not keep to himself the lessons he learned from working with director Clint Eastwood. He also acknowledged Eastwood’s creativity and skill in scoring songs for his films, which gives them “their own rhythm and pace because of his musicality.”
Clint Eastwood’s last movie and his valuable lessons to his actors
In Juror #2, Clint Eastwood’s last movie, Nicholas plays Justin Kemp, a family man serving on a jury in a murder trial. He faces a tough decision that could change the outcome of the case and struggles to decide whether to follow his conscience or let the pressure of the situation influence him. It highlights justice, personal integrity, and the heavy responsibility of being a juror.
With his decision, Kemp has the power to either convict or set free the accused killer, yet he is challenged about making the right choice. Clint Eastwood’s skill in directing the movie adds depth and color to the weight of Kemp’s decision. “He’s just an incredibly talented and kind man. I felt very fortunate to spend time with him and work with him,” Nicholas admitted.
Clint Eastwood: Easy to work with
During an interview, Nicholas mentioned that the 94-year-old Clint Eastwood has the “ability to be very easy come and easy go about the art of creating,” which made him enjoy working with Eastwood. “And I think he trusts his audience and gives them space and respects their intelligence to give a story to breathe without spelling everything out for them.” He added and also recalled the funny moments they had together.
Nicholas spoke about his urge to keep asking questions of the veteran actor as they filmed his last movie. “When you’re in the presence of a greatness like that, it’s like, ‘I’ll ask the dumb stupid question,’” he joked, stating his desire to learn the secret to Eastwood’s relevance and all-time freshness, which Eastwood referred to as “an emotional and instinctive art form,” and advised him to not “think too much, just do.”