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Luke Grimes on Clint Eastwood's Influence
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Key points
- Luke Grimes credits Clint Eastwood's 'American Sniper' with leading to his 'Yellowstone' role
- Grimes pays tribute to Eastwood's iconic film 'Unforgiven'
- Fatherhood has given Grimes a deeper perspective on his character
Luke Grimes, star of the 'Yellowstone' spinoff, credits Clint Eastwood's 'American Sniper' with leading to his role as Kayce Dutton. In a recent conversation, Grimes discussed how Eastwood gave him his big break and paid tribute to Eastwood's iconic film 'Unforgiven'. As a father himself, Grimes noted that parenthood has given him a deeper perspective on his character. He also reflected on the autonomy that comes with playing the same character for dozens of hours.
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