Glen Powell is the beacon of hope in Hollywood, covered in a devastating fog of uncertainty. We've talked about the lack of movie stars working today, but Powell is the exception to the rule. He's been acting since he was a kid, but seems like he hit the stratosphere after his scene-stealing role in Top Gun: Maverick and breakout romantic comedy, Anyone But You. Powell may be the last movie star we ever have, with streaming taking over and fewer faces breaking through the noise. In a recent interview with GQ, Powell put all his movie fandom on display, nerding out over different sets, talking about a bingo card of roles he wants, and describing what it's like to finally be in the limelight after decades of missed opportunities and different roles. Powell clearly loves cinema, which I think is the most important quality of any movie star. He says, I always find the coolest part about making a movie is you never know what one’s gonna survive the test of time,” Powell says. “Or when something small, like a bust, is gonna be held with reverence. You could make a movie and nobody gives a shit about anything from the movie. And then you make something and they hold it with reverence, you know?”In the same GQ interview, Powell also opened up about how Tom Cruise has actually been schooling him on how to be a movie star. He pulled pranks of Powell while filming Top Gum, but he...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 29 May, 2024