Chris Rock Says 'Making It' in Hollywood Is About Love, Not Fame
Chris Rock has redefined success, and it has nothing to do with box office numbers. The star and director of the new film "Misty Green" told Variety that true success is found in family and personal connections.
"If you got no love, you're broke as f-k," Rock said at the movie's New York Film Festival premiere. "That's making it. All this other stuff, it's just a job at the end of the day."
The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, stars Rosalind Eleazar as an actress attempting a career comeback. Her character bonds with Rock's director character over their mutual struggles with infidelity, a topic Rock insists is not unique to Hollywood. "I don't think it's a Hollywood thing, it's just life," he told the outlet.
Eleazar's leading role is a breakthrough moment for the actress, who spoke about the universal struggle of perseverance. "I know many actors that have had huge bouts of not working and are constantly knocked down," she said.
Rock assembled a notable supporting cast, including actors like Adam Driver and Daniel Kaluuya, by shooting locally in Los Angeles on a $5 million budget. He credited the location for attracting talent and expressed a desire to film more projects in the city if tax incentives improve.
