Donald Sutherland's Unstoppable Energy on FX's 'Trust'
There's no stopping this Hollywood legend! At 82 years old, Donald Sutherland has proven that age is just a number. His demanding shooting schedule on the FX drama Trust would challenge even a much younger actor, yet Donald approaches it with such ease and enthusiasm. In a candid interview with Closer Weekly, he shared that the grueling schedule "didn't feel like work" to him.
Let me break it down for you. Imagine working 12-hour days on set, with only a half-hour lunch break, six days a week. Add to that, traveling an hour each way to the set from where he was staying. And guess what? There wasn't even time for a nap, which, as Donald humorously points out, is something you really need when you're 82. Yet, through it all, he maintained his energy and passion for the role.
Donald alongside his co-stars on Trust.
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Playing J. Paul Getty: An Honor and a Challenge
Despite the physical demands, Donald considers playing J. Paul Getty, the billionaire whose grandson was abducted in 1973, a true honor. "It was quite exhausting," he admitted, "but it doesn’t have anything to do with work. It’s a fulfillment of passion." You can feel the fire in his words, the sheer joy he finds in bringing complex characters like Getty to life. It’s not just about acting—it's about channeling a lifetime of experience into every role.
Donald's Diverse Projects Keep Him Thrilled
Donald isn't slowing down anytime soon. In addition to his role in Trust, he's also working alongside Helen Mirren in the recently released film The Leisure Seeker and alongside Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones in the upcoming sci-fi movie Ad Astra. It’s clear that Donald thrives on collaborating with talented actors and directors. "When you work with great people," he humbly notes, "it’s just thrilling." And trust me, his co-stars feel the same way about working with him.
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