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How Oliver Stone Pushed Michael Douglas to an Oscar
7 Feb
Summary
- Director Oliver Stone questioned Michael Douglas' acting ability early on.
- Stone's harsh feedback was meant to push Douglas to a better performance.
- Douglas won an Oscar for his role as Gordon Gekko in 'Wall Street'.
During the filming of the 1987 film 'Wall Street,' director Oliver Stone delivered a blunt assessment to star Michael Douglas, questioning his acting and even if he was using drugs.
Stone directly confronted Douglas, stating he looked like he had never acted before. Douglas, who typically avoided watching dailies, agreed to review footage after Stone's remarks.
Upon viewing two completed scenes, Douglas felt they were strong, and Stone ultimately concurred, admitting his harsh feedback was a tactic to push for an even better performance.
