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Jeff Bridges Discusses Health Struggles During 'The Old Man' Season 2

The actor reflects on overcoming personal health challenges while delivering a powerful performance in the FX series.

  • Jeff Bridges faced significant health challenges, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma and COVID-19, during the filming of 'The Old Man.'
  • Despite his health issues, Bridges delivered a compelling performance as a former CIA operative in the show's second season.
  • The season finale left viewers with several unresolved plot points, hinting at potential developments in a possible third season.
  • Bridges credits a decision-making model learned from a real-life CIA operative for helping him navigate his character's complex situations.
  • The actor's health has significantly improved, with his tumor reduced to the size of a marble, allowing him to continue his work on the series.
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