Clint Eastwood Gave Luke Grimes His Big Break — with ‘Marshals,’ the Actor Pays Tribute to Eastwood’s ‘Unforgiven’
Luke Grimes pays tribute to Clint Eastwood's iconic film 'Unforgiven' in the marketing for his new series 'Marshals.' Grimes, who credits Eastwood for his career breakthrough, reflects on the parallels between his character Kayce Dutton and Eastwood's William Munny. The new show explores Kayce's traumatic past and father-son relationships, adding depth to the narrative.
- ▪Luke Grimes reprises his role as Kayce Dutton in the 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'Marshals.'
- ▪Grimes wanted to honor Clint Eastwood's 'Unforgiven' with the show's promotional art.
- ▪Clint Eastwood cast Grimes in 'American Sniper,' which helped him land the role in 'Yellowstone.'
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When CBS initially began promoting “Marshals,” its “Yellowstone” spinoff featuring Luke Grimes reprising his role as rancher Kayce Dutton, the marketing leaned into an image of Grimes with his back to the camera in a pose that was instantly recognizable to Clint Eastwood enthusiasts. “Unforgiven” may be over 30 years old, but its iconic poster image of Eastwood as haunted killer William Munny remains iconic for the film’s fans — one of whom is Grimes himself. “I think ‘Unforgiven’ is the best Western ever made,” Grimes told IndieWire, “and I’ve always loved that poster.” It was Grimes’ idea to pay tribute to Eastwood’s classic with the “Marshals” key art, a pitch that met with instant approval from series creator and fellow “Unforgiven” disciple Spencer Hudnut.
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