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Clint Eastwood is one of the most influential actors and directors in the whole film industry. His decades-long career and versatility as an artist have left a significant impact on the world of cinema. Not only has he directed multiple critically acclaimed movies, but he has also shown his incredible acting prowess in his many unforgettable roles.
So to call Eastwood an overrated actor is a big deal. But for Robert De Niro’sGoodfellasco-star, it is no big deal at all instead Ray Liotta can say it with an unbashful straight face like he does not have a care in the world.
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Ray Liotta Hails Clint Eastwood Was Most Overrated Actor Of Yesteryear
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Ray Liottais remembered as an incredible artist and performer. Not only has he been part of numerous notable movies such asRobert De Niro‘sGoodfellas, butthe actor has also been very straightforward and unfiltered. Throughout his career, the late actor has displayed multiple instances of him being brutally honest and sarcastic, which fans have come to appreciate a lot.
While many of his co-stars have come forward to praise him, he hasn’t been able to hold back when it comes to calling certain of his fellow industry members out. During one of his interviews with Andy Cohen onWatch What Happens: Live, theShades of Bluestar was asked a series of uncomfortable questions that most would rather pass than answer.
One of those many questions was for Liotta to name who was the ‘most overrated actor of the 1980s and 1990s‘. And Ray Liotta didn’t hold back, as he thought for a moment and namedClint Eastwoodas the most probable answer.
When everyone exclaimed and couldn’t believe him calling out such a legendary actor, Liotta declared,
“I don’t give a sh*t!”
While he did not give any reason for his answer, people couldn’t help but wonder how Eastwood felt about it. But what we do know is that Clint Eastwood’s son Scott Eastwood doesn’t care.
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Scott Eastwood Was Happy To Work with Ray Liotta
Despite Ray Liotta calling out Clint Eastwood as the most overrated actor of the yesteryears,Scott Eastwoodhad a lot of fun working with the late actor in what would become Liotta’s last leading role. The two actors collaborated in the movieApril 29, 1992,which was about the Los Angeles riots.
In an interview with ET Canada, the young Eastwood exclaimed,
“He was brash, funny and incredibly dry! There was no bullsh** with Ray and I liked that. He had a very fun way of making sure there was no bullsh**, but in a way that kept it fun and kept people laughing.”
Eastwood added about Liotta who essayed the role of his on-screen father.
April 29, 1992is set to release soon, whileGoodfellascan be streamed on Amazon Prime.
Source:YouTubeandET Canada
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
