It looks like despite the rumors, another Dirty Harry film will not be happening. We get the skinny from Clint himself, via Clint at the moviehole:
A month or so ago, we reported that Clint Eastwood’s new flick “Gran Torino” would be a moving dramedy about an old codger, an immigrant friend and the geezer’s beloved car – and not a new “Dirty Harry” movie, as had been rumoured.
And it’s unlikely the “Dirty Harry” rumour will ever rear it’s head again. Clint Eastwood, joining star Angelina Jolie for an interview with AZ Central for “The Changeling”, says “Dirty Harry would not be on the police department at my age, so we’ll move on from that.”
Harry has retired! I think this makes sense, and it was good of Mr. Eastwood to put the rumor to rest once and for all.
I am saddened that Clint is getting older. When he leaves this world, we will all be down a quart of macho. Luckily for us he is going to still live for another 50 years; because he scares the grim reaper.
Although it sucks that he isn’t doing Dirty ever again, it will be cool to see him in roles that reflect his age. I love films with seniors as the protagonist. Old surly dudes need to get way more respect and work – and Clint may be just the man to remind everyone why.
