Sandra Bullock is no stranger to Hollywood, having starred in many movies, from comedies to thrillers, and dramas to romantic films. Although most of the 60-year-old’s films have been successful, some have been seen as completely nonsensical yet hilarious hits. But even an A-list actress like her isn’t immune to the occasional jab about her projects.
In fact, during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the actress was playfully taken aback when the host jokingly called her 2022 movie, The Lost City, “stupid” before calling it amazing. Although he believed it was a compliment, Bullock had to pull his leg before she agreed with the 60-year-old.
Sandra Bullock’s hilarious interaction with Stephen Colbert
Over the years, Sandra Bullock has been known for some iconic films like Speed, Miss Congeniality, The Lake House, and more. However, in recent years, the 60-year-old has leaned more into the world of comedy. In fact, just two years ago, she teamed up with Channing Tatum to star in The Lost City.
During the promotion for the adventure/comedy, Bullock sat down with Stephen Colbert to discuss her latest project. In an episode of The Late Show, the host told her, “I mean this with the highest compliment possible, it is silly and stupid.” Although the host saw it as a comedic success, the actress feigned hurt.
Wow, that’s the word you’re putting out in the universe. Now you say fun, but you led with ‘silly and stupid,’ and I’m thinking, ‘Why am I here?
After a bit of pulling Colbert’s leg, Bullock admitted that the host was not wrong about the film. She stated, “Well, it’s a stupid film.” Although the interaction was a tiny bit awkward, the chemistry between the two stars ended up being praised by fans who tuned in to watch the show.
Bullock’s collaboration with Tatum wound up being a success. However, before taking up the role, the actress initially had doubts about the film.
Sandra Bullock almost missed out on The Lost City
Before the massive success of Sandra Bullock’s The Lost City, the 60-year-old was unsure about whether it was a role she wanted to pursue. According to reports from THR, the actress had initially read the script and turned down the role. After all, she believed that the role had already been played too many times before.
However, after backing out of it, Bullock could not help but continue thinking about the potential that the project held. That’s when the actress decided to head back to the producers with some ideas of her own. After all, she wanted to portray a strong female lead.
There weren’t any obstacles for the female character. And the male character we’ve seen before. I like that I’m not 25 and I love that there’s a man in it willing to be many aspects of himself that weren’t traditionally shown in films like this because they had to be the action hero. And Chan was so game. Let’s just do it.
Luckily for Bullock, the studio thought that she was onto something and gave it a shot that ended up working in their favor. In fact, even the Paramount Motion Picture Group co-president Daria Cercek admitted that the actress had the right idea. She stated, “The success of The Lost City is a testament to Sandy’s creative vision and instincts.”
After all, the success of the 2022 film, The Lost City, may have never been possible without the helping hand of Bullock. With her acting and production skills, the 60-year-old proved to know exactly what fans wanted to see on the big screen.
Watch Sandra Bullock’s The Lost City on Amazon Prime Video.
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