Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributorsWhen it comes to Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford doesn’t mince words.In an interview with People published on Thursday, February 20, Ford, 82, described Mirren, 79, as “what we used to call a broad,” explaining that there’s no disrespect intended in the term. “It means she’s a woman who can hang with men — not just be a lady with them, but actually hang with them,” Ford said of his 1923 costar. “She’s a real cool lady.”Mirren, for her part, agrees with the sentiment, adding that the two spent plenty of time together off-set, bonding over casual conversations. “We would sit around together and shoot the s**t off-set,” she recalled. Ford agreed, saying they had “a good time hanging out together as well as working together.”
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
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The duo reunited for season 2 of 1923 – which is a Yellowstone prequel – as the Dutton family’s formidable patriarch and matriarch, Jacob and Cara. While there was a significant gap between the first and second seasons –– season 1 premiering back in 2022 – Ford and Mirren’s chemistry remained. “It’s like your best friend in college that you haven’t seen for like 30 years, but [once] — you’re back, [it’s] exactly [the same], only even better, actually.”
Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford attend the Los Angeles Premiere Of Paramount+’s “1923” at Hollywood American Legion on December 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford attend the Los Angeles Premiere Of Paramount+’s “1923” at Hollywood American Legion on December 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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Ford also isn’t letting the box-office disappointment of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny get to him. In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal Magazine, the iconic actor shrugged off the film’s underperformance, simply stating, “S**t happens.” Ford explained that he was motivated to do the fifth installment of the franchise by the desire to explore Indy’s life after the consequences of his past adventures. Despite the film’s financial struggles, Ford remains proud of his work, saying, “I’m still happy [I] made that movie.”As for 1923, fans can catch the season 2 premiere on Paramount+ on Sunday, February 23.
