But the reality now is that streaming: Theyre making movies, he said.
But you cannot underestimate streaming and treat it like its just television.
Matt Damon was going to play my lover.
STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty Images.Michael Douglas.
I couldnt believe it, Douglas said.
This big movie star is going to play a gay guy right at the top of his career.
The truth was they didnt want to tell me I was like a walking skeleton, Douglas said.
I had lost so much weight.
I assume they both decided to just make excuses to give me a year to put on some weight.
Douglas said when he finished the film, he was confident that it would be a hit with audiences.
However, when he took the pic to distributors, he was unable to land a deal.
The same picture that got nine Academy Award nominations, and every studio turned it down.
They all said who wants to make anotherSnake Pit, he said.
Finally, we were able to make a distribution deal, and revenge is a dish best-served cold.
A lot of writers are working right now, but theyre working at minimum salaries, he said.
And that is the issue that is going on right now.
I think it will be solved.
Douglas received the Honorary Palme dor last night at the Festivals opening ceremony.
The doc was produced by Folamour and will be broadcast on Arte.
The time to learn how to become Michael when your name is Douglas.
During the masterclass, Douglas described the doc as very well made and very interesting.
She got some very interesting interviews that I enjoyed especially from people earlier in my career.
Douglas ended the session by telling the audience that he plans to take some time away from the industry.
Im on a break.
Im looking forward to taking a good break, he said.
Right now, I want to focus on my public service issues.
Cannes runs May 16 May 27.
