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Scott Eastwood: Nepotism Exists, But I Aim Higher

10/26/2025

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Scott Eastwood, son of Clint Eastwood, says he does not engage with nepotism discourse.
He notes nepotism exists in all professions and is often discussed casually.
Despite success in action films, Eastwood remains ambitious to work with top directors Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese.
He intends to direct, viewing it as a natural progression after two decades.
He calls auditions a numbers game and says persistence leads to success.

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Scott Eastwood, son of Clint Eastwood, says he does not engage with nepotism discourse.
He notes nepotism exists in all professions and is often discussed casually.
Despite success in action films, Eastwood remains ambitious to work with top directors Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese.
He intends to direct, viewing it as a natural progression after two decades.
He calls auditions a numbers game and says persistence leads to success.