As Hollywood continues to mourn the loss of life of Robert Redford, Iain Armitage is trying again at his time working with the legendary actor.
Armitage shared a number of behind-the-scenes images of himself and Redford engaged on the 2017 Netflix movie Our Souls at Evening by way of Instagram on Tuesday, September 16. “Nearly a decade in the past I set to work with him on a small film filmed in Colorado Springs,” he wrote. “The entire expertise felt like a dream. It’s laborious to clarify how essential watching legends like Jane Fonda and Robert Redford was to me, however even at that age I knew it was essential and wrote about it to him within the be aware I’ve posted right here.”
Although the movie’s crew referred to Redford as “Bob,” Armitage stated he selected to name him “Mr. Robert.” The Younger Sheldon star added, “My principal reminiscence, although, was that he was type to me. I used to be a fortunate child who bought to roast marshmallows, go fishing, play baseball and assemble toy trains with Robert Redford in a fantastic a part of the world. I’m grateful for it and can always remember it. ❤️❤️❤️.”
Armitage’s put up included a photograph of the letter he wrote to Redford whereas engaged on the movie. It learn, “Pricey Mr. Robert, It has been a pleasure to work with you! I’ve realized a lot from watching you! Typically once you don’t even comprehend it, I’m watching and studying…My greatest reminiscence is once we performed the practice set collectively…Thanks for being so good to me. I’m so proud to know you!…Love, Iain.”
Followers appreciated Armitage’s type phrases for the late actor. “So stunning, Iain. That kindness is a part of his legacy. What an incredible reward that you simply had that point with him. ❤️,” one individual commented beneath the put up. One other added, “I didn’t find out about this movie, now I have to search for it. Very candy tribute 😊 💔.”
“I do know I wouldn’t have been in a position to name him Bob both! How fortunate you might be to have gotten to work with him ❤️,” another person shared. A special person wrote, “I watched this solely final evening & it’s an outstanding film, then heard as we speak he handed away. What an incredible exp to work alongside him & Jane Fonda & for them to work with you.”
Our Souls at Evening follows the friendship-turned romance between widowed neighbors Louis (Redford) and Addie (Fonda). As his bond with Addie deepens, Louis additionally types a candy connection together with her grandson, Jamie (Armitage).
Information broke on Tuesday that Redford had died on the age of 89. The actor reportedly died in his sleep, although a reason behind loss of life has not been publicly shared.
Fonda mirrored on working with Redford in an Instagram tribute of her personal. “Our final movie collectively was Our Souls at Evening. Right here we’re with Iain Armitage (quickly to change into ‘Younger Shelton’),” she captioned a pic of the trio from the movie on Tuesday. “Bob made an actual distinction in all good methods. He represented an America we should now combat to guard. He revolutionized impartial movie making and made us swoon in so many films.”
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She continued, “I’m very unhappy as we speak. Cried all morning. However fortunately I can assume again on so many joyful, laughter-filled moments when his sensible jokes would crack me up. I really feel so fortunate to have made one among his first huge films with him, Barefoot within the Park (I fell head over heels in love with him on that one) and his final (the aforementioned Souls at Evening). I used to be desirous to go see him these previous couple of months to verify we had been all proper between us however I didn’t act on it quickly sufficient. Lesson realized. When persons are our age, late 80s, don’t wait.”
Fonda concluded her put up by thanking Redford for “all of the pleasure you introduced over time. RIP.”