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Josh Brolin Nearly Quit “Dog Stars”—Now Embraces Ridley Scott Film

7/1/2026

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Josh Brolin nearly quit Ridley Scott’s film “The Dog Stars” because the director’s unconventional rehearsal style made him uneasy.
He called his agent to quit, but the agent advised a day’s rest, which Brolin declined.
After a day or two, Brolin embraced the process, calling the project “stratospherically creative” and highly satisfying.
The post-apocalyptic film starring Brolin and Jacob Elordi is set to open in theaters on Aug. 28.

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Story summary

Josh Brolin nearly quit Ridley Scott’s film “The Dog Stars” because the director’s unconventional rehearsal style made him uneasy.
He called his agent to quit, but the agent advised a day’s rest, which Brolin declined.
After a day or two, Brolin embraced the process, calling the project “stratospherically creative” and highly satisfying.
The post-apocalyptic film starring Brolin and Jacob Elordi is set to open in theaters on Aug. 28.