Why Clint Eastwood Ended Up Starring in The Mule

Clint Eastwood, a Hollywood legend, has been acting and directing for nearly seven decades. He's known for roles in classics like the Dollars trilogy and Dirty Harry, as well as directing films like American Sniper. One of his most notable movies is The Mule, where he was both the director and the star. But why did he decide to act in it too? Eastwood got the script for The Mule and thought it was interesting, but he wasn't sure about starring in it. He initially wanted to just direct the film. It was someone in his office who suggested he play the lead role, Earl Stone. Eastwood listened and took on the part. After all, he thought, why not? The Mule was a hit, making $174. 8 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. It's likely that Eastwood's decision to star in the film helped make it a success. He has a big following, especially with older audiences, and not many actors in their 80s or 90s can still draw crowds to theaters.