Let's Chat: Helen Mirren's Gung-Ho Attitude Towards Guns, Yet a Hate for the Danger They Pose
Gun-loving Actress Helen Mirren Finds Firearms Inherently Amusing - Actress Helen Mirren expresses dislike for firearms, yet acknowledges their inherent allure.
Hey folks! We're diving into a intriguing topic today, the complex relationship famous actress Helen Mirren (the legendary 'Queen' actress herself) has with the ol' firearms. In a recent sit-down with "The Hollywood Reporter," the 79-year-old silver screen sensation admitted her ambiguous feelings towards these deadly toys, which err on the side of lethal but retain an undeniable dose of entertainment. "Guns are bloody dangerous, but damn if it ain't fun to handle one," admitted Mirren candidly.
Mirren's current gig has her stepping into the dusty, lawless shoes of a rancher in the 1920s for the Western saga "1923" as she fends off troublemakers with a reliable rifle at her side. Eye-witness reports confirm that during filming, Mirren went all hands-on, shouldering her own firearms out on set.
Recently, the second season of "1923" made its grand entrance on Paramount+ in February. Alongside Mirren and Hollywood legend Harrison Ford, this gripping series follows the story of the intrepid rancher couple the two portray. The ensemble cast also includes big guns such as Kevin Costner, Sylvester Stallone, and Demi Moore, making this "Yellowstone" spin-off one heck of a lineup.
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Notably, Mirren is often associated with the gritty guts and blood-soaked glory of organized crime with past roles in series such as "MobLand," where she navigates a world of stabbings and shootouts, albeit from a dramatic perspective.
Although Mirren doesn't openly advocate for keeping or firing guns, one thing is for certain — her passion for portraying diverse roles that dabble in violence and weaponry shines through across her diverse filmography. Don't forget to catch her in action on the small (or big) screen and witness her talent for yourself!
- With her latest role in the Western saga "1923," Helen Mirren continues to showcase her fascination with firearms, a misunderstood facet of her acting career, as she wields a rifle alongside Hollywood legend Harrison Ford.
- Helen Mirren's ambiguous feelings towards guns, as revealed in her candid interview with "The Hollywood Reporter," perfectly encapsulate the double-edged charm they hold in both movies and TV shows, as well as in real-life entertainment.
