As a cinephile who has spent countless hours traversing the silver screen landscape, I must say that the bond between child prodigy Haley Joel Osment and seasoned Hollywood titan Bruce Willis on “The Sixth Sense” is nothing short of enchanting. The duo’s on-screen chemistry was not only palpable but also a testament to their genuine camaraderie, which extended far beyond the confines of the set.
Now, this is a twist that everyone saw coming: Haley Joel Osment loved working with Bruce Willis on M. Night Shyamalan’s 1999 film, The Sixth Sense. Spoiler alert! The supernatural horror movie, which centers around a young boy named Cole (Osment), who sees dead people, is well-known for its incredible, jaw-dropping twist ending. And as the psychological thriller continues to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Osment recalls how Willis would call him up to check in and leave thoughtful messages for his co-star. Osment said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly:
In the years that followed, I frequently received messages from him, either voicemails or calls unexpectedly. He’d often touch base with me at home occasionally, and these conversations sometimes happened during my travel preparations. I believe we visited Japan together on two occasions, specifically to launch Sixth Sense in various cities.
At eleven years old, Osment was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2000 Oscars, but he ultimately lost to Sir Michael Caine, who received his knighthood in November of that year, for his performance in “The Cider House Rules.” In the same interview, Osment also praised Willis. Here’s the quote:
Instead, let me rephrase that for you: “You know, he used to call beforehand and sometimes when I’d return from school, the answering machine would be flashing, with him saying ‘Hey, Haley Joel, just checking in.’ I should really dig out those old answering machine tapes as we saved them. I’ve met his daughters a bit, but our conversations have been scarce since the updates about his health in recent years.
Haley Joel Osment Says ‘It Was Fantastic’ Working with Bruce Willis
36-year-old Haley Joel Osment looking back at ‘The Sixth Sense’, it’s understandable to acknowledge that he was thrilled to collaborate with an established Hollywood star like Bruce Willis. Indeed, the rapport between the two actors on screen was palpable. Consequently, it’s not shocking that they had a great working relationship during the filming of M. Night Shyamalan’s groundbreaking movie. Additionally, Osment shared with Entertainment Weekly (referenced below) that:
The experience was terrific! Working with Tom Hanks again, as we had on Forrest Gump, along with other well-known actors, was rewarding. But what truly heightened the excitement was that I had seen many of Bruce’s films prior to this project. This kind of opportunity, where you collaborate with people whose work you admire, leaves an indelible mark on your career.
Osment continued by saying during the same sit-down:
His first collaboration with a major celebrity left a significant mark on me, as I recognized his fame at a time when I was fully aware of his status. Not only did he carry out everything in a laid-back yet captivating manner, but he also exuded charisma that set the ideal tone for our film production. As the top billing actor, he had a profound influence on the entire set because, as they say, the No. 1 on the call sheet usually sets the pace. We all felt passionately about the script and put in considerable effort, with Bruce taking the lead in our endeavor.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary and Halloween season, “The Sixth Sense” will stream on Hulu in October. Additionally, you can catch M. Night Shyamalan’s intriguing supernatural thriller on Max. However, it’s unfortunate to note that “The Sixth Sense” won’t be featured during AMC’s FearFest this year.
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2024-09-28 23:04