The script just rang authentic to me, Bridges tells EW.
But then I also liked this ambiguity.
It was kind of all gray.
Credit: Lorey Sebastian
Right and wrong seemed blurred.
I like that aspect of it.
What struck you about the script when you first read it?
How real it seemed.
After I met with him, it turned out that its true.
Hes from Texas, and hes aware of what that Texas life is like.
His cousin Parnell McNamara was a marshall, who struggled through the retirement process.
Hes now a sheriff, and I was able to talk with him.
Have you been thinking about the film in light of the election?
The perspective that a lot of people were missing and that decided the outcome is really present here.
I think thats a good point.
They have little faith in it, and well see.
I hope we dont throw the baby out with the bathwater here.
But Im rooting for the guy, Mr. Trump.
One of the things thats most appealing about him is his unpredictability.
Its something we all struggle with and work with.
I was pleased to hear his acceptance speech.
Taken out of context, that would be wonderful.
Im rooting for the guy, but well see how it all goes.
You just dont know how it will all work out.
How glued to the news have you been since the election?
Ive been fascinated hearing about all of his appointments and wondering how all of thats going to work out.
Well see how the deal with the Russians go and all of his court cases.
Its a fascinating time.
Its kind of like thatZen story.
President Obama has set a good tone, and so has Hillary.
I like what Elizabeth Warren said.
She had some good things to say, so well see, as the farmer said.
After such a long and accomplished career, what keeps you acting?
The word momentum comes to mind [laughs].
Its probably just because Ive been doing it for so long that its become part of my groove.
Its kind of what I do, you know?
Youre not even sure what that movie might be, but youre kind of booked.
It takes up a certain amount of time.
There are so many other things that Id like to be doing in terms of being with my family.
I have a lot of other interests music and art.
Im also working toward ending hunger in our country.
Im focused on that and climate change.
It takes time and energy when youre doing a movie.
Will there come a point where you say, Im done.
[laughs] I would imagine.
My dad, you know, he worked until he was an old guy.
Unlike Texas rangers, actors can act on their deathbed.
I dont know quite how it will go.
