For instance, Clint followed his 1990 period dramaWhite Hunter Black Heartwith the explosion-filled buddy cop movieThe Rookie.

The reviews weren’t great either, with the film earning a tepid 52% onRotten Tomatoes.

When discussing the then-upcoming adaptation oThe Lincoln Lawyerin 2010 withCrime Watch, Connolly was even more direct.

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Im not just this guy whos trying to promote a movie thats bad, I wouldnt do that.

McCaleb and Bosch would later team up for a case inA Darkness More Than Night.

He followedBlood Workwith the acclaimedMystic River,Million Dollar Babyand many more.

Clint Eastwood as McCaleb from Blood Work with Titus Welliver as Bosch

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His next filmJuror No.

2will star Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette, and wrapped filming in early 2024.

Connolly is more creatively involved in theBoschandLincoln Lawyershows, having been left out of the loop onBlood Work.

Clint Eastwood as McCaleb shooting a shotgun in Blood Work

Blood Work is a crime thriller directed by Clint Eastwood, who also stars as retired FBI agent Terry McCaleb. After undergoing heart surgery, McCaleb is drawn back into investigative work to solve the murder of the woman whose heart he received. The film examines themes of justice and redemption as McCaleb confronts his health limitations while pursuing the case.

The film examines themes of justice and redemption as McCaleb confronts his health limitations while pursuing the case.

Clint Eastwood as Terry McCaleb on the poster for Blood Work

Side by side images of Clint Eastwood at different ages

Headshot Of Clint Eastwood In The AFI Fest 2011

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