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Brad Pitt opened up about a low point in his life during the mid-'90s when he felt lost in his career. He credits David Fincher and the script for 'Se7en' with pulling him out of that slump. Pitt initially doubted the project but was won over after meeting Fincher. The film went on to become one of the most celebrated thrillers of the '90s.

Key Points: Brad Pitt Credits David Fincher for Reviving His Career with Se7en

  • Pitt struggled with career burnout in 1994
  • 'Se7en' script initially didn't impress him
  • Meeting Fincher reignited his love for acting
  • The film became an iconic Fincher classic
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Brad Pitt recalls most unhealthy time of his life, until David Fincher reinvigorated his love of acting with 'Se7en'

Brad Pitt reveals how David Fincher's 'Se7en' pulled him out of a dark phase, reigniting his passion for acting.

"I just got the jones back. Finding that thing kind of... it just reinvigorated what I wanted out of this thing. – Brad Pitt"

Washington DC, June 24

Hollywood star Brad Pitt recalled "the most unhealthy time" of his life in 1994, till he got the opportunity to act in David Fincher's crime thriller 'Se7en'.

During a recent appearance on Dax Shepard's 'Armchair Expert' podcast, Pitt said that "the most unhealthy time" in his life came in the summer of 1994 after a string of negative experiences working on blockbusters. Confused about what to do next in his booming yet unfulfilling career, Pitt explained he needed some time to "check out" from Hollywood, reported Variety.

"I would wake up, I would get a bong load, I would have four Coca-Colas on ice, no food," Pitt said. "This particular summer, I watched the O.J. trial, and I was just trying to figure out, 'What do I do next? What do I do next?'," according to Variety.

His answer came in the form of the 'Se7en' script, which was sent to him by his manager. Although it didn't immediately capture Pitt, he was totally on board after reading it and meeting with Fincher.

"My dear friend and manager and, basically my sister now, Cynthia, sends [the 'Se7en' script] over," Pitt recalled. "She says, 'You've got to read this.' I read the first seven pages, I call her up, I go, 'Are you kidding me? The cliche old cop wants out, the young cop comes in and he's looking at his high school football trophies?' She goes, 'Just finish it.' Then I go meet with Finch, and he was just talking about films like I'd never heard anyone speak about film. I just got the jones back. Finding that thing kind of... it just reinvigorated what I wanted out of this thing," reported Variety.

Released in 1995, 'Se7en' became one of the most iconic projects of David Fincher's career. It was directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. The film stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, with Gwyneth Paltrow and John C. McGinley in supporting roles.

- ANI

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Here are 5 diverse Indian perspective comments about Brad Pitt's revelation regarding 'Se7en':
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Rahul K.
Interesting to see how even superstars go through existential crises. 'Se7en' was truly a game-changer - remember watching it in Delhi's Priya cinema with friends back in college. That ending still haunts me! 😱
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Priya M.
As someone who's struggled with career burnout, this really resonates. We often think celebs have it all figured out, but they're human too. His honesty about that unhealthy phase is refreshing. More power to him!
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Arjun S.
'Se7en' is a masterpiece no doubt, but I wish he'd spoken more about how he overcame those unhealthy habits. Young fans might get the wrong impression that substance use is part of the creative process.
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Sneha R.
Brad Pitt's journey reminds me of our own Bollywood stars who've reinvented themselves. 'Se7en' was his 'Satya' moment - when an actor finds their true calling. Hollywood ki baat alag hai yaar! ✨
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Vikram J.
That bong and cola diet sounds worse than Mumbai's vada pav breakfasts! 😂 Jokes aside, it's inspiring how one great project can turn things around. Makes me appreciate 'Se7en' even more now. Time for a rewatch!

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