Shia LaBeouf on Robert Redford: 'Prepared, Confident and a Boss'

May 22, 2012 Cannes Film Festival

"Extra" host Ben Lyons met up with actor Shia LaBeouf at the Cannes Festival to talk about his two new buzzworthy films, "The Company You Keep," directed by Robert Redford, and the well-received "Lawless."

Shia LaBeouf on Robert Redford: 'Prepared, Confident and a Boss'

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When asked what it was like working with the "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" star in "The Company You Keep," Shia said, "He's very prepared, very confident and can be a boss without ever having to portray one."

The former Disney star added, "I heard that Redford was going to be directing and there was a seat to fill… and I thought, 'That would be incredible!'"

"Lawless," Shia's prohibition era flick about a band of outlaw brothers, premiered at Cannes this week, followed by a 10-minute standing ovation and Oscar talk.

"Lawless" hits theaters August 31 and "The Company You Keep" hits theatres in October.

Filed Under: Movies, Top Stories, Shia LaBeouf, Cannes Film Festival

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Neal Nakamura

356 days ago

Great Interview. I would like to see a interview with Robert Redford and Jackie Evancho. Also to be able to asked question about the movie. I will not miss this movie. I have not be to a movie in 10 years.

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RICHARD SCHARSCH

362 days ago

I agree with Andre, Jackie has a large international following and I would guess that they would like to hear more about Jackie Evancho and TCYK. I for one will not miss this movie when it playes in my area.

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Andre Chamont

363 days ago

Great interview with Shia. Would like to see an interview done with Jackie Evancho, who plays Robert Redford's daughter in his movie 'The Company You Keep'. A lot of interest world wide in this up and coming young international musical recording star. She has already performed in concerts in Japan and the U.K. and in June will perform in St.Ptersburg, Russia with 2 other international singing stars. She already has a vast list of achievements and has just completed her new album and is currently touring the US and appearing before sellout audiences. Would be a very interesting interview.

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