All articles tagged with #aging actors
Tom Selleck, at 80, is making a bold attempt at a career revival by switching talent agencies and aiming for a TV comeback, despite the challenges posed by age and industry preferences for younger actors, and faces an uphill battle to land a leading role.
The article discusses the evolving portrayal of older characters in film, highlighting a shift from stereotypes—such as feisty, frail, or fiendish—to more diverse and realistic roles, reflecting the increasing presence and influence of older adults in society and cinema. It critiques traditional stereotypes, celebrates the rise of complex aging characters, and notes the industry’s ongoing reliance on veteran actors, raising questions about ageism and representation in Hollywood.
The latest installment of Sylvester Stallone's Expendables franchise, "Expend4ables," highlights the trend of aging action heroes in Hollywood. With stars like Liam Neeson, Denzel Washington, and Keanu Reeves still dominating the genre, it seems that the era of AARP-age action heroes may be coming to an end. While Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger continue to make appearances, the focus is shifting to younger stars like Jason Statham. With superhero movies taking over as the blockbuster favorites, the future of action movies as a multiplex staple is uncertain.
Harrison Ford, along with other aging actors like Tom Cruise and Denzel Washington, are proving that silver-haired stars are the new box-office gold. Ford, who is now 80 years old, is set to star in the fifth installment of the Indiana Jones franchise. Despite his age, Ford is still considered a heartthrob by some, as evidenced by a question he received at the Cannes Film Festival about how he stays fit.