Why Paul Newman fell out with two of Hollywood’s greatest directors
Chalk and cheese.
Paul Newman
The actor Burt Reynolds called “the personification of cool”
It’s hard to argue with him on this one.
Gary Oldman’s nine favourite actors of all time: “The Michelangelo of phone-acting”
“My taste is very wide.”
The only movie Paul Newman was forced into making: “Jack Warner, go fuck yourself”
Once and never again.
Why Martin Scorsese decided to become a director for hire: “I had a lot of reservations”
Scorsese took a calculated risk, and it paid off.
The “unhinged” movie that almost broke Paul Newman: “I had too much pressure on me”
“I didn’t ask for it.”
Hugh Jackman’s ultimate acting idol: “No one had more movie star wattage”
He never took the easy route.
The embarrassing movie Paul Newman wiped from his memory: “Fortunately, I can’t remember the name of it”
An understandable reaction.