>> JANE’S TAKE ON BEING AN ACTOR.

As one of the most respected actors of all time, what’s the best part about being an actor?

Firstly, it’s getting to tell people’s stories that resonate with audiences and move the needle on certain topics. Also, being able to affect change by telling stories of people that would otherwise never be told is also great. And lastly, being told that you’ve helped someone with some aspect of their lives because of one of the roles you played is a feeling like no other.

At a time when you are extremely selective about your roles, what made you say yes to Our Souls At Night?

Firstly, when Robert (Redford; co-star) asked me to do the film, I immediately said yes. Honestly, I didn’t think I’d ever be working at this age, and I certainly never thought I’d be able to work with him again, so I jumped at the chance (smiles). We’ve been co-stars five times now and that is truly special. Getting to play that range with someone I’ve literally grown up with was fantastic. Working with Robert is always incredible, and I’m so glad to have had the chance to do it one more time.

Does it help when you team up with an actor whom you have worked with in the past?

Yes, of course. For Our Souls at Night in particular, it was so easy and comfortable being back in a movie with Robert. It is something I’ll treasure for whatever is left of my life. For Barefoot in the Park (1967), we played newlyweds and we checked into the Plaza Hotel in New York. Now, getting to do that again in Our Souls at Night at 80 truly tickled me.

Jane Fonda

Robert Redford and Jane Fonda