
As a dedicated film enthusiast, I recall when Turturro shared, “Stanley Kubrick unexpectedly reached out to me for Eyes Wide Shut, and I was flabbergasted that he had such insight into my career.” He continued, “He said, ‘I believe you’re an exceptional actor,’ to which I responded, ‘Thank you.’ He countered, ‘Well, you truly are.'”
Intrigued, I confessed, “Well, I can’t casually mention that to my wife around the house or she might whack me with a frying pan.” To which he replied, “I’ll be sending over a script and I hope you find it appealing.” He assured me, “You will like it.