Clint Eastwood’s Major Rule Broken by Yellowstone Star on ‘American Sniper’ Set!

Clint Eastwood’s shadow looms large over “Yellowstone”. Although the legendary American actor and director has never appeared in any of the five seasons of the show or its prequel, his movie “Unforgiven” is often mentioned as the favorite Western of the series co-creator, Taylor Sheridan.

Clint Eastwood’s Impact on Yellowstone’s Casting

Clint Eastwood’s work influenced “Yellowstone” in another significant way, as it was his role in “American Sniper” that helped Luke Grimes secure the role of Kayce Dutton. In an exclusive interview, the star of the spin-off “Marshals” confirmed this, explaining that Taylor Sheridan went to see the movie in theaters while he was writing the first season of the show.

“I was told he saw ‘American Sniper’ at the cinema, and that’s when he thought I could play Kayce. It makes sense, because in the movie I play a military man, and in the series, Kayce is a former Marine,” Luke Grimes told us.

When Luke Grimes Disobeyed Clint Eastwood (but Didn’t Regret It)

In “American Sniper”, the American actor portrays Marc, the best friend of the main character played by Bradley Cooper. His performance as the veteran earned critical acclaim and explains why Taylor Sheridan felt he was perfect for the role of Kayce Dutton in “Yellowstone”.

About the filming of “American Sniper”, Luke Grimes shared a personal memory with us. “Clint Eastwood is known for not allowing visits from family on the set of his movies. But on my last day, I brought my father, who is a huge fan of Clint Eastwood. It’s one of the best memories of my career,” he said emotionally.

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