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Bullock: Auditioned for 'perverts' before career shift
14 Sep
Summary
- Bullock recalls auditioning for inappropriate directors early on.
- She intentionally shifted from rom-coms to dramas like 'Crash'.
- Bullock will star in 'Practical Magic 2' after a career break.
Oscar winner Sandra Bullock recently discussed challenging experiences from early in her career during a conversation with Jennifer Aniston. Bullock recounted how, as a young actress and waitress in New York, she faced inappropriate requests from directors during auditions, including being asked to drop her pants.
She explained that she intentionally decided to move away from romantic comedies, a genre she felt was drawing criticism. Her career took a turn when she accepted a role in the 2004 crime thriller 'Crash,' a film she described as 'genius' and which earned multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Following her impactful role in 'Crash,' Bullock later won an Oscar for her performance in the 2009 drama 'The Blind Side.' She is now returning to the genre of the 1998 film 'Practical Magic,' starring in its sequel, 'Practical Magic 2,' after a hiatus from acting.
Bullock noted that the original 'Practical Magic' faced harsh reviews but gained a significant cult following over time through fan appreciation on social media, highlighting the evolving nature of critical and audience reception.
