M. Night Shyamalan and Bruce Willis met when the director was just at the beginning of his film career. When applying for the role of director of “The Sixth Sense”, he could count on the support of a star who saw his potential. “He used all his power and clout to say, ‘I believe in this guy. I believe in this kid,'” Shyamalan explained.
M. Night Shyamalan on Bruce Willis’ diagnosis: “I cried and couldn’t stop”
As it turned out, Willis had a good feeling about the aspiring director. Shortly after its premiere, “The Sixth Sense” became a global hit with profits of nearly a billion dollars. Willis and Shyamalan made several blockbusters together, including “The Expendables” and “Split.” Although at some point their paths diverged for good, the news of the actor’s illness turned out to be a huge blow to the director. “I cried and couldn’t stop. The tears just flowed. My father suffers from a similar condition… I will always think of him as an older brother and remember how much he helped and protected me,” Shyamalan reported.
During one of the last press conferences, journalists asked the director if he knew what was currently happening to Bruce Willis. “He has a very loving family. They are doing everything they can,” Shyamalan replied. Let us remind you that this year the director is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the premiere of “The Sixth Sense”. The official celebrations are scheduled to take place in August.
Source: Gazeta
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