Woody Harrelson chats about career and LBJ role at Sarajevo festival
Woody Harrelson participated in a masterclass at the Sarajevo Film Festival, discussing his work with Rob Reiner and sharing anecdotes from his career.
At the Sarajevo Film Festival, Woody Harrelson joined critic Neil Young for a masterclass that preceded his Honorary Heart of Sarajevo ceremony. He spoke about accepting the part of Lyndon B. Johnson in Rob Reiner’s LBJ, emphasizing his desire to work with Reiner, whom he described as brilliant. The pair entertained the audience with Harrelson’s Elvis impersonation and a story about how a humorous audition secured him the role of Woody Boyd on Cheers.
A short interlude highlighted his penalty-kick performance from a 2010 charity match, followed by a tasting of Bushmills Irish whiskey to celebrate his war drama Welcome to Sarajevo. Throughout, Harrelson praised colleagues such as Bill Murray and Leonardo DiCaprio for their work ethic, and recalled missing out on the Jerry Maguire role.
Why it matters
The event showcases Harrelson’s reflections on iconic film roles and his ties to the Sarajevo film community.
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