Morgan Freeman Opens Up About His Inspiration and Magic in ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman is back in the spotlight, and this time, it’s not just for his unmistakable voice or iconic performances. The 88-year-old Hollywood veteran recently appeared on The TODAY Show and The Jennifer Hudson Show to talk about his upcoming movie Now You See Me: Now You Don’t —the third installment in the thrilling “magical heist” franchise.
In the new film, set to release on November 14, Freeman reprises his role as Thaddeus Bradley—the sharp and calculating former magician who has spent decades exposing the secrets of others in the world of illusion. He’ll once again share the screen with returning cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Mark Ruffalo, and Dave Franco, along with exciting new faces like Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, Justice Smith, and Rosamund Pike.
During his recent interview, Freeman reflected on the journey of the franchise and the unique appeal of magic on film. He revealed that many of the tricks featured in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t were performed practically, with real magicians consulted on set to keep the illusions as authentic as possible. For Freeman, that sense of realism is key—because movie magic, he says, “works best when the audience can’t tell where the trick ends and the truth begins.”
But the conversation didn’t just stay on the new movie. When asked about who inspired him to become an actor, Freeman gave a simple, heartfelt answer—Sidney Poitier. Recalling his childhood, he shared that growing up, he rarely saw people who looked like him represented on screen. “Then Sidney came along,” Freeman said. “From about the age of twelve, it was a foregone conclusion that I was headed in this direction—not stardom necessarily, but to be a working actor. He showed me it was possible.”
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That sense of purpose has carried Freeman through an extraordinary career spanning over six decades, with unforgettable performances in The Shawshank Redemption , Million Dollar Baby , The Dark Knight , Bruce Almighty , Invictus , and many more. When asked to pick a favorite role, Freeman compared it to choosing a favorite child—though he did admit a soft spot for the films he made with Clint Eastwood, especially Million Dollar Baby , which earned him his first Academy Award.
And, of course, in true Morgan Freeman style, the actor left the TODAY hosts laughing after playfully correcting Craig Melvin on how to address him during the interview—an effortless display of wit and charm from one of cinema’s most respected figures.
With Now You See Me: Now You Don’t just weeks away from release, fans are thrilled to see Freeman bring his commanding presence and that quiet, knowing smile back to the big screen—proving once again that some legends don’t just perform magic; they are the magic.
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