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“I thought, "Oh, my god, that's what happens every time I talk with a journalist in the middle of shooting and I talk about my character. I describe him, I objectify him, and I kill him." So, I've never spoken with a journalist in the middle of a film. I don't do the EPK until the very end of a film. I can't talk about Kiefer's process, but what he brings to the table is beautiful.”

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Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland, born on July 17, 1935 in Canada, is an internationally renowned actor. Known for his exceptional talent and diverse roles, he has made significant contributions to theater, film, and television. Sutherland's career began in the 1950s with stage performances. He entered the film industry in the 1960s, with early works including 'The L-Shaped Room' and 'The Guns of Navarone'. In the 1970s, he gained an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in 'The Deer Hunter' and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Over the following decades, he continued to play significant roles in numerous films, such as 'Julia', 'Fargo', and 'American Gangster'. Sutherland is respected for his profound acting skills and deep understanding of characters, and his work has had a profound impact on the art of film and theater. more

“I was so disappointed [with movie Forsaken], but maybe I hadn't talked enough with the director. I don't know. But, Kiefer worked it out. Kiefer took it and re-edited it. I don't know whether he talks about that. He's probably more discreet than I am because Jon is a friend of his. Now, it fulfills what I was hoping for, and what we were working on and doing.”

Knows Enough Directors Disappointed Forsaken Edited Discreet

Author:Donald Sutherland

“I have no idea. I get involved because I think there's value in the project and because I love the character that is presented to me. I love the opportunity to examine a character, and to have him examine me, live inside me and move my hands. I love that. It's irresistible. It's a drug.”

Thinking Ideas Character Hands Moving Values Opportunity Involved Drug Projects No Idea Get Involved Irresistible

Author:Donald Sutherland

“When I do a film, the days before or the night before, I throw up. Sometimes it's just in my mouth and I swallow it back, but sometimes it's real. Whatever it is, it's hard. I don't do the first five or ten minutes of my character's appearance in a movie until the middle of the shooting schedule because I don't want him to be defined by my nervousness. So, we do the middle of the picture first.”