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Published 10:17 12 Aug 2026 GMT
Clint Eastwood has one strict rule every actor must follow on his sets – just ask Kevin Costner!
Scott Eastwood recently shared insights into what it is like working in Hollywood as the son of iconic filmmaker Clint Eastwood. Growing up, Scott regularly visited movie sets during summer breaks, getting a firsthand look at how his father directs and manages a feature film.
During an appearance on the August 3 episode of the Armchair Expert podcast with host Dax Shepard, Scott detailed his father's quiet and composed approach on set.
He noted that his dad is "very calm and even keeled and doesn't raise his voice ever" while working with cast and crew.
However, maintaining a calm environment does not mean the director lacks strict expectations. Scott revealed that his father demands total presence from everyone involved in a project, expecting actors to stay focused and accessible throughout production.
To demonstrate his father's mindset, Scott recounted a story involving Kevin Costner during the production of the 1993 drama A Perfect World. At the time, Costner was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood.
"Kevin Costner, sort of going through maybe the Kevin Costner rise to fame and maybe got a big ego..." Scott said. "Apparently Kevin wouldn't come out of his trailer for some reason."
That choice ran directly counter to Clint Eastwood's working style, as Scott explained that his father "doesn't do trailers and things,".
Describing his father's philosophy, Scott said: "He's like 'Just be on set. You want to learn how to make movies? You want to learn how to do this? You stay here with everybody else and you make the damn movie'."
Instead of waiting for the actor or offering special treatment, Clint simply told the production crew to send Costner home for the day, even though he was needed for the scene. The straightforward action sent a clear message. "I think the next day he was on set, ready to go," Scott joked.
Reflecting on the broader culture of Hollywood, Scott noted that there is "a lot of insecurity that comes with acting sometimes". He added: "Because they're so insecure about their performance or what they're doing that then they overcompensate with this like confidence or fake bravado and it's an ugly cycle because you're like: 'Hey man, just me nice and cool'."
Scott admitted that he has "never felt like [he] fit in" in the film industry and "still" does not, even though he "loves the act of storytelling". He shared that he prefers to focus on the work rather than "intellectualizing about it [or] having long talks about acting". He noted: "That doesn't mean I don't put in reps in the gym,".
That approach directly mirrors his father's practical advice. Scott recalled: "My dad was never one to intellectualize about it. He was like: 'Just go tell the truth, man. Figure it out. Come prepared. Do the job. get the hell out. There's other things outside the industry that are interesting'. "
By focusing on showing up and doing the work, Scott built his career on dedication rather than ego: "[...] And then you start working and you realise it's more about doing the work and living in a hotel room across the globe and it doesn't really matter at the end of the day. You've got to do the work."
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