Clint Eastwood is a jack of all trades, having earned his stripes in the entertainment industry after six decades starring in major feature films.
Known for his tough guy image as the king of westerns, Eastwood, 94, branched into filmmaking in the early ’70s and has since received awards and accolades for his work behind the camera.
The idea for his latest movie, “Juror No. 2,” was fleshed out during the writer’s strike, and while he doesn’t step in front of the camera, he’s still very much making his mark on Hollywood.
The Academy Award-winning actor isn’t afraid to take risks when it comes to creating a masterpiece, even if the film is culturally or politically complex.
“Eastwood approaches them in a way that avoids preachiness or pandering,” Gary Frayter, celebrity brand & social media director with Kronus Communications, told Fox News Digital. “Instead, he shows how individuals can change over time through personal experiences and relationships.”
Frayter added, “This subtle commentary allows the film to appeal to viewers who may be looking for a powerful message but prefer it woven naturally into the story.”
Eastwood also doesn’t shy away from morally complex characters, such as “Dirty Harry,” coach Frankie Dunn in “Million Dollar Baby,” or Robert Kincaid in “The Bridges of Madison County.”
“In ‘Gran Torino,’ his character is flawed and unapologetically raw,” Frayter said. “This complexity is something Eastwood is known for and is evident in many of his films.