Jeff Bridgeswas amused when it came to the effect thatChris Hemsworth‘s killer body had on the ladies of their new film.Bridges, 68, tells PEOPLE Hemsworth, 35, stunned their female costars on the set ofBad Times at the El Royale, after costarDakota JohnsontoldVogueAustraliaHemsworth was “such a distraction.”“Oh my God, the ladies were knocked out. His body knocked them out,” Bridges says while promoting his new filmLiving in the Future’s Past.Bridges’ celebrated career has included films ranging from the serious (True Grit) to the comical (The Big Lebowski). Of the latter, Bridges says he’s “amazed” the crime-comedy has continued to have a large following 20 years after its release.“It’s one of my favorite films,” he says of the Coen brothers’ cult classic, adding that he had plans to hang out with former costarJohn Goodman, 66, after the interview. “I’m looking forward to it!” Bridges says.Charley Gallay/Getty; Kimberley French/Twentieth Century FoxAfter more than 60 years spent as a working actor, Bridges is focusing more on environmental change — which is why he signed up to narrate and produce his upcoming documentaryLiving in the Future’s Past,which explores both the climate challenges in the world and human behavior.“There were so many films out that were announcing what dire straits we were in,” he says. “I would’ve taken a different approach. We wanted to explore why we were behaving the way we were behaving. That’s one of the reasons why I wanted to do the film, as well.”He adds, “I’ve learned so much about our behavior.”The documentary has helped Bridges notice how he works best in comedic moments, as seen onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertlast week when he pretended to be PresidentDonald Trump‘snew attorney.“I think lightness adds to relaxation, and my best work comes when I’m relaxed,” he says. “I’m not taking it too seriously. You can take it too seriously and it can hamstring you. You can become cynical.”Living in the Future’s Pastopens in select theaters Oct. 5-11 and opens nationwide for one night only on Oct. 9.
Jeff Bridgeswas amused when it came to the effect thatChris Hemsworth‘s killer body had on the ladies of their new film.
Bridges, 68, tells PEOPLE Hemsworth, 35, stunned their female costars on the set ofBad Times at the El Royale, after costarDakota JohnsontoldVogueAustraliaHemsworth was “such a distraction.”
“Oh my God, the ladies were knocked out. His body knocked them out,” Bridges says while promoting his new filmLiving in the Future’s Past.
Bridges’ celebrated career has included films ranging from the serious (True Grit) to the comical (The Big Lebowski). Of the latter, Bridges says he’s “amazed” the crime-comedy has continued to have a large following 20 years after its release.
“It’s one of my favorite films,” he says of the Coen brothers’ cult classic, adding that he had plans to hang out with former costarJohn Goodman, 66, after the interview. “I’m looking forward to it!” Bridges says.
Charley Gallay/Getty; Kimberley French/Twentieth Century Fox
After more than 60 years spent as a working actor, Bridges is focusing more on environmental change — which is why he signed up to narrate and produce his upcoming documentaryLiving in the Future’s Past,which explores both the climate challenges in the world and human behavior.
“There were so many films out that were announcing what dire straits we were in,” he says. “I would’ve taken a different approach. We wanted to explore why we were behaving the way we were behaving. That’s one of the reasons why I wanted to do the film, as well.”
He adds, “I’ve learned so much about our behavior.”
The documentary has helped Bridges notice how he works best in comedic moments, as seen onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertlast week when he pretended to be PresidentDonald Trump‘snew attorney.
“I think lightness adds to relaxation, and my best work comes when I’m relaxed,” he says. “I’m not taking it too seriously. You can take it too seriously and it can hamstring you. You can become cynical.”
Living in the Future’s Pastopens in select theaters Oct. 5-11 and opens nationwide for one night only on Oct. 9.
source: people.com
