(Photo by Russ Martin/CBS) Intentionally or not, by the finale of its sophomore season, Star Trek: Discovery, along with actor Ethan Peck, who guest-starred as Spock, provided an argument for another prequel to the original series. pg. [123] The Gunfighter, received "solid reviews" upon release, with particular enthusiasm from some critics,[127][y] and Peck's performance "bringing him some of his best notices. "[270] Reviews from five prominent scribes in recent decades are similar, saying, Peck was blatantly miscast,[aw] with TV Guide specifying that because of their physical differences Craig Butler saying "Peck was an extremely talented actor, but there is nothing in his personality that matches the qualities associated with Fitzgerald. "[10] Upon opening, Variety said: "Peck often seems understated and much too gentlemanly for a man supposedly consumed by insane fury. [209][am][211][214][213][an][216][217] Butler of AllMovie declared that "the role fits (Gregory Peck) as if it had been tailor-made for him. Ethan has worked on several projects including Gossip Girl and That '70s Show. [127] Peck was based in the United Kingdom for about eighteen months between 1953 and 1955; new tax laws had drastically raised the tax rate on high-income earners, but the tax amount due would be reduced if the payer worked outside the country for extended periods. [65] Nicknamed "Lust in the Dust", the film received mostly negative reviews upon release,[g] such as Bosley Crowther writing that "performances are strangely uneven",[68] although Jones received a nomination for [[Academy Award for Best Actress. Ethan Peck, grandson of Gregory Peck, plays Spock in Star Trek: Discovery. Magnetic eyes and dark hair just like his legendary grandfather Gregory [247] Peck and the screenwriters ended up rewriting the script after each day's shooting, causing stress for the performers, who would arrive the next day and find their lines and even entire scenes different than for what they had prepared. He is the grandson of a famous actor, Gregory Peck. Ethan Peck was born on March 2, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Ethan Gregory Peck. "[10] The New York Times wrote, "..through Mr. Peck's fine performance, a fair comprehension is conveyed of the loneliness and the isolation of a man with a lurid name ... an arresting and quite exciting film. [52][19][224][177][225][226] Peck himself later said "I wasn't mad enough, not crazy enough, not obsessive enough – I should have done more. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), an adaptation of the modern classic of the same name which revolved around racial inequality, for which he received universal acclaim. "[168] The film was moderately successful, moreso in the UK than in North America. Share . Ethan Peck was born on March 2, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Ethan Gregory Peck. ", "I was so overwhelmed and so grateful," he continued. [w][117] Evaluations of Peck's performance were positive,[x] with the New York Times describing "High and particular praise for Gregory Peck...Peck does an extraordinarily able job in revealing the hardness and the softness of a general exposed to peril. [126] 20th Century Fox's studio chief Darryl Zanuck blamed Peck's mustache for the lukewarm reaction from Peck's typical fans, stating that wanted to see usual handsome, clean-shaven Peck, not the authentic-cowboy Peck. American actor. His grandson, Ethan Peck, has grown up to be gorgeous.o. In 2010, Ethan told PEOPLE Gregory "was just grandpa to me." "[196], He portrayed a US army colonel investigating the kidnapping of a young soldier in Night People (1954). "I don't do this because of him, as hard as that might be to believe. [191][200][201] The Purple Plain was panned in the United States but became a hit in the United Kingdom, ranking tenth at the box office in 1954,[202] and was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film. Ethan Peck. quoting A.E. Credit: Wilson. 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The actor's grandfather was To Kill a Mockingbird star, Gregory Peck. The Sunday Herald. [304] Peck won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance, which was his fifth and last time nominated. [39] Spellbound was well received by critics at the time, as was Peck's performance. He was one of the most popular film stars from the 1940s to the 1960s. [172] The film was praised for its cinematography and direction. (New York, 1998) "The Movie Guide", Berkley Publishing Group. Although he later admitted that he had no interest in being a candidate himself for public office, Peck encouraged one of his sons, Carey Peck, to run for political office. Peck admitted that being related to such a renowned actor is burden he feels he must live up to. "[209] The movie was successful, finishing eighth in box office gross for the year[210] despite contemporary and modern reviews being mixed. It isn’t a too-well-written story...it goes into Old Bailey Courtroom and stays there for most of the film. Variety wrote that the role was especially challenging for Peck but that he "not only succeeds, but makes it appear effortless, etching a portrayal of strength, dignity and intelligence. The Eddie Mannix Ledger, Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Gregory Peck has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6100 Hollywood Boulevard. [57] It had an international cast including Charles Laughton, Ethel Barrymore and Alida Valli as the accused. He was one of the most popular film stars from the 1940s to the 1960s. "He taught me how to float in a swimming pool," the actor recalled. Peck won the Golden Globe for Best Actor for performance. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Peck among 25 Greatest Male Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema, ranking him at No. Later in his career, a journalist asked Peck if he was a practicing Catholic. Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with a new cat app, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, Engineer Creates App To Translate Your Cat, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90. [357][358], Peck donated his personal collection of home movies and prints of his feature films to the Film Archive of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999. Photo : Associated Press / Rich Fury Partagez via Facebook (Fenêtre modale) "[139] It earned a moderate $5.7 million, ranking at 35th for the year. [295] The film grossed only $5 million at the North American box office, 47th for the year. [39], Peck's next film was the first of two collaborations with director Alfred Hitchcock, the suspense-romance Spellbound (1945), opposite Ingrid Bergman. | Dingle International Film Festival", "Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award – Honorees", "Awards granted by George Eastman House International Museum of Photography & Film", "Lifetime Honors – National Medal of Arts", "Gregory Peck's Hollywood star is reborn", "FOX 11 – Los Angeles News – foxla.com – KTTV". Ethan Gregory Peck is an American actor. [244] These companies produced five movies over seven years, all starring Peck,[244] including Pork Chop Hill, for which Peck served as the executive producer. ", Australian film writer Philip Davey says that at the time of release many critics "criticized the perceived "unrealistic" sedate behavior of characters facing certain death...and, in some cases, the absence of a religious element. Peck's particular brilliance lies in the quiet strength that is so much a part of him and the way in which he uses subtle changes in that quietness to signal mammoth emotions. He also starred in the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen 1999 film Passport to Paris when he was a child, as well as Madam Secretary, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels and the Netflix Christmas film The Holiday Calendar. I call it personal. "[129] The movie has grown in critical appreciation over the years and "is now considered one of the all-time classic westerns"[130][z] Critics of recent decades uniformly praise Peck's performance,[aa] with David Parkinson of RadioTimes saying "Peck gives a performance of characteristic dignity and grit. He was encouraged by an acting coach, who saw in him perfect material for university theatre, and he became more and more interested in acting. The Monthly Film Bulletin. [267] Three critics who comment on Peck's performance are laudatory,[av] with Variety saying Peck's performance is "completely believable. [p] Writers Paul Condon and Jim Sangster stated that "Peck is vulnerable yet believable in a role that requires significant delicacy of touch to maintain viewer's loyalty and interest. [347][348] The celebrities who attended Peck's funeral included Lauren Bacall, Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Shari Belafonte, Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart, Mike Farrell, Shelley Fabares, Jimmy Smits, Louis Jourdan, Dyan Cannon, Stephanie Zimbalist, Michael York, Angie Dickinson, Larry Gelbart, Michael Jackson, Anjelica Huston, Lionel Richie, Louise Fletcher, Tony Danza, and Piper Laurie.[347][349]. [338], During his first marriage, Peck had a brief affair with Spellbound co-star Ingrid Bergman. In high school he played varsity lacrosse and football, and was on the varsity track team. [15] He made his Broadway debut as the lead in Emlyn Williams' The Morning Star in 1942. Trivia (13) Grandson of Gregory Peck and Greta Kukkonen. Meet Gregory Peck's Sexy Lookalike Grandson, Ethan By Isabel Jones Updated Aug 15, 2018 @ 2:30 pm Gregory Peck was born in Rochester, NY, and returned to Dingle, Ireland with his mother Catherine Ashe as a young boy. "[17] Peck performed in a total of 50 plays, including three short-lived Broadway productions, 4–5 road tours, and summer theater. Peck's rare attempts at villainous roles were not acclaimed. Ethan Gregory Peck (born March 2, 1986) is an American actor. "[34] Craig Butler of AllMovie states "he gives a commanding performance, full of his usual quiet dignity and intelligence, and spiked with stubbornness and an inner fire that make the character truly come alive. Peck answered: "I am a Roman Catholic. Ethan Gregory Peck (born March 2, 1986) is an American actor. [k] In recent decades, critics have expressed differing opinions regarding Peck's portrayal, the quality of the film by modern standard, and the film's effectiveness at addressing anti-semitism, [l] with film writer Matt Bailey writing "Gentleman's Agreement may have been an important film at one time, but was never a good film,"[85][m][87][n], Peck's next three releases were each commercial disappointments. [178] Peck had the same concern, but was persuaded by Wyler that the on-site filming in Rome would be an exceptional experience, and accepted the part, even eventually insisting that Hepburn's name be above the title of the film (just beneath his) in the opening credits. Peck attended a Roman Catholic military school, St. John's Military Academy, in Los Angeles at the age of 10. Being born in the states, … The film begins streaming on Netflix on Dec. 23. [be][303] Critics commented on Peck's performance in Cape Fear, with TV Guide saying "Peck is careful not to act the fear; he’s an interesting foe for Mitchum. They were divorced on December 31, 1955. Ethan Peck is a guy that has big shoes to fill on more than one count when it comes to his name and his acting ability. Ethan Peck is an American actor. [237][238][239] The film was a moderate success, finishing in the top 20 of the box office for 1959. Ethan Gregory Peck (born 2 March 1986; age 34) is an American actor.He played Spock in the second season of Star Trek: Discovery and two episodes of Star Trek: Short Treks.He will reprise his role in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. He stated "I got started on it and of course I sat up all night and read straight through it...I called them at about eight o’clock in the morning and said 'When do I start?'" Tookey, Christopher (London, 1994), "The Film Critics’ Film Guide", Boxtree Limited. [bh] [bi][307] Peck's performance received universal acclaim from critics. Ethan Gregory Peck is an American actor. [197] Peck later stated that the role of was one of his favorites as his lines were "tough and crisp and full of wisecracks, and more aggressive than other roles" he'd played. [324] In the 1980s, Peck moved to television, where he starred in the mini-series The Blue and the Gray, playing Abraham Lincoln. "[263] [104] Peck ended up becoming great friends with Gardner, and would later declare her his favorite co-star. "[11] In 1996, Peck donated $25,000 to the Berkeley rowing crew in honor of his coach, the renowned Ky Ebright. 'The Big Country' with Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker and Charlton Heston". The play opened in San Francisco just one week before the attack on Pearl Harbor. pg. However, they have made a picture that constantly fascinates the eyes and stimulates the emotions...the overall production in wonderful color is full of brilliant detail and surprise and the mood of nostalgia and wistful sadness that is built up in the story has its spell...Peck, by the force and vigor of his physical attitudes, suggests a man of burning temper and melancholy moods.". Peck starred in The Million Pound Note (1954), based on a Mark Twain short story. These include its length and some old war picture cliches. Peck was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning once. I've been trying to straighten out that story for years. [18], Film historian David Thomson wrote "From his debut, Peck was always a star and rarely less than a box office success. The actor, who hails from an acting dynasty, stars as a younger version of Clooney's character, Augustine Lofthouse, in the upcoming Netflix film The Midnight Sky. Fox, Ken, Ed Grant, Jo Imeson, Andrew Joseph and Maitland McDonaugh, Eds. 337. [247][248] Peck said in 1974 that he had tried producing and acting simultaneously and felt "either it can't be done or it's just that I don't do it well". [220] In 2003, editor Barry Monush wrote, "There was, and continues to be, controversy over his casting as Ahab in Moby Dick. [39], With his acclaimed performance in The Gunfighter, Peck was offered the lead role in High Noon (1952) but turned it down because he did not want to become typecast as a Westerns actor. Ethan Peck, Actor: In Time. Sydney. ", Leonard Maltin writes "gritty...with an impressive cast. Kay, Eddie Dorman (New York, 1990). Peck later said the movie showed "the futility of settling political arguments by killing young men. He starred alongside Ava Gardner in The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) and Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday (1953), which earned Peck a Golden Globe award. Ethan Peck was born on March 2, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Ethan Gregory Peck. ", He further discussed his grandfather with Watch magazine, saying, "The truth is I didn't feel that close to him—unfortunately there wasn't that much opportunity. Gregory Peck. Peck was attracted to the character, saying, "I thought Hornblower was an interesting character. Ethan Peck admirably played the character last season on Star Trek: Discovery (and will again on the spinoff Strange New Worlds), but doesn’t appear so far on Season 3 of the series… Which is why it was such a beautiful, heart-wrenching surprise to see the show pay tribute to the late Nimoy with this week’s episode. Courtroom action tends to get weary...Hitchcock has made the most of a difficult script and has got as much tension in a courtroom as most directors could get in a frontier fort. By Cassie … [1] Gentleman's Agreement (1947) centered around topics of antisemitism, while Peck's character in Twelve O'Clock High (1949) dealt with post-traumatic stress disorder during World War II. [199][198] Peck flew to Sri Lanka to film The Purple Plain (1954), playing an American bomber commander with strong emotional problems during the Second World War. [249] and second in the UK. Peck retired from active film-making after the film. Tookey, Christopher (London, 1994), "The Film Critics' Film Guide", Boxtree Limited. [41] Hitchock initially hoped that Cary Grant would play the male lead. He received the Crystal Globe award for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema in 1996. ", Peck's next role was in the 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird. 15-sep-2014 - Explora el tablero de Zhulieta Krasimirova Koleva "Ethan Peck :P <3" en Pinterest. Ethan Peck. 183. Tookey, Christopher (London, 1994), "The Film Critics’ Film Guide", Boxtree Limited. ", Peck next starred Captain Ahab in the 1956 film adaptation of Herman Melville's Moby Dick; he was unsure about his suitability for the part but was persuaded by director John Huston to take the role. He won in 1947 for The Yearling, in 1963 for To Kill a Mockingbird, and in 1999 for the TV mini-series Moby Dick. [ag][166][167] All Movie commented that Peck is "a superb actor, who brings enormous skill to the part, but who simply lacks the overt derring-do and danger that is part of the role. McGilligan, Patrick (New York: 2004), "Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light", HarperCollins Publishers Inc., pg. [42] Peck later stated that he thought he was too young when he first worked with Hitchcock, and that the director's on-set indifference to his character's motivation, important to Peck's acting style, shook his confidence. He studied classical … His eulogy was read by Brock Peters, whose character, Tom Robinson, was defended by Peck's Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. [247] Peck and Wyler's relationship remained strained for three years after production. Eldred Gregory Peck was an American actor. The flow of romances...is exquisitely colorful, alluring and loaded with heavy sentiment. Trivia (13) Grandson of Gregory Peck and Greta Kukkonen. He was nominated for The Keys of the Kingdom (1945), The Yearling (1946), Gentleman's Agreement (1947), and Twelve O'Clock High (1949). Other notable films in which he appeared include Moby Dick (1956, and its 1998 mini-series), The Big Country (1958), The Guns of Navarone (1961), Cape Fear (1962, and its 1991 remake), How the West Was Won (1962), The Omen (1976), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). Peck had grandchildren from both marriages. Recipients include Gabriel Byrne, Laura Dern, Alan Arkin, Annette Bening, Patrick Stewart and Laurence Fishburne. Quintessence Editions Limited. 294. quoting George Aachen and John Howard Reid. Peck is the grandson of the late legendary actor Gregory Peck, and his first wife, Finnish-born Greta Kukkonen. "[47] Producer David O. Selznick noted that during preview tests of the movie, the women in the audiences had substantive reactions to the appearance of Peck's name during the opening credits, stating that during his first few scenes the audience had to be shushed to quiet down. As mentioned earlier, Ethan Peck is the grandson of Gregory Peck (who died in 2003) and his first wife Greta Kukkonen (who died in 2008). Maltin, Leonard. Peck has rarely been more stalwart...Even decades after its release, Beach is a harrowing and devastating experience. Harrison's Reports: 50. 645. sfn error: no target: CITEREFMcGilligan_2004,_p._360 (, McGilligan, Patrick (New York: 2004), "Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light", HarperCollins Publishers Inc., pg. Peck's eldest son was found dead in his home on June 26, 1975, in what authorities believed was a suicide. "I don't feel like that at all, because there's also a distance," he said. ", As for whether he was able to deliver the iconic Vulcan salute, Ethan said, "Yes! "[315][316] Reviews in recent decades have similarly lauded Peck's performance,[bk] with Film Monthly observing, "Gregory Peck's performance as lawyer Atticus Finch is just as beautiful, natural, and nuanced as the movie itself. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. WikiMili. He moved back to the States, graduated from Michigan U., and made his home in La Jolla, California where he owned an all night pharmacy. Problem is primarily with Peck who brings to Fitzgerald the kind of clean-cut looks and youthful appearance that conflict with the image of a has-been novelist. "[149] Modern reviews have given mixed reactions toward Peck's performance. August 9, 1958. "I think I then had a full panic attack," Ethan told CBS' Watch magazine in 2019 of landing the role. Condon, Paul, and Jim Sangster (London, 1999), "The Complete Hitchcock", Virgin Publishing Ltd. Pg.136. His future in the industry was cemented when he took on the role of Spock in the CBS All Access show Star Trek: Discovery where he appeared in its second season. Peck was the owner of thoroughbred steeplechase race horses. [10] Peck would later say about his years at Berkeley that "it was a very special experience for me and three of the greatest years of my life. Haley Joel Osment. 757. [16] Twentieth Century Fox later claimed he had injured his back while rowing at university, but in Peck's words, "In Hollywood, they didn't think a dance class was macho enough, I guess. Peck started out as a child actor, appearing in guest spots on shows like Charlie Grace (with … Here's everything to know about rising star Peck. His father was of English (paternal) and Irish (maternal) heritage,[2][3] and his mother was of English and Scots ancestry. [43][138] Variety's review said "In this cavalry yarn ... great pains have been exerted to provide interesting characters. Peck also received many Golden Globe awards. [276] The film was named to the top ten lists of the National Board of Review and the New York Film Critics Circle. Ethan Gregory Peck (born 2 March 1986; age 34) is an American actor.He played Spock in the second season of Star Trek: Discovery and two episodes of Star Trek: Short Treks.He will reprise his role in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Ethan Peck. "I have all I need from the university", he told them. For romantic comedy Designing Woman (1957), Peck was permitted to choose his leading lady: Lauren Bacall, who was content to be busy with work as her husband was gravely ill at the time. More. Peck received five Academy Awaird for Best Actor nominations an wan ance for his performance as Atticus Finch in the 1962 drama film To Kill a Mockingbird. [123][124] The Gunfighter did fair but disappointing business at the box office,[125] earning $5.6 million in receipts, the 47th most for 1951. To do this he had to take his sweet time;" the director "has wisely paced his film at a tempo that gives them plausible time to deliberate;" "the expensive production gives proper setting to this intelligent film;" and, "The critical scene in which the hero tells his wife of his Italian child is also a long mordant passage that strikes sparks every second of the way. Lewis milestone: Life and Films, Harlow Robinson, University of Kentucky Press, 2019. moviehttps://www.radiotimes.com/film/fnft59/pork-chop-hill/. "Comedian Tops Film Poll". He is best known for his work in the ABC Family network television series 10 Things I Hate About You, where he portrayed Patrick Verona, a role originated by Heath Ledger in the movie of the same name. His zodiac animal is Tiger. 'Top Box-Office Hits of 1952', Variety, January 7, 1953. More evidence...the socially important film of today is the deservedly forgotten film of tomorrow;", George Aachen commented "Peck's amateurishly mannered performance with its wearisome trick of delivery and inflection, makes (the movie) seem even more unrealistic," and John Howard Reid wrote, "The glum humorless Peck is in every scene bar one-though he does not hold the monopoly on strained acting. I never believe in heroes who are unmitigated and unadulterated heroes, who never know the meaning of fear. [10] He portrayed American journalist Joe Bradley opposite Audrey Hepburn as a European princess in her first significant film role. [327] President Richard Nixon, though, placed Peck on his "enemies list", owing to Peck's liberal activism. After studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse with Sanford Meisner, he began appearing in stage productions, acting in over fifty plays and three Broadway productions. Peck was the owner of thoroughbred steeplechase race horses. [bb] In recent decades, most prominent critics or publications give it positive reviews[bc][292][293] Paul V. Peckly of The New York Herald Tribune wrote, "Peck may seem at times a trifle wooden and his German accent too obviously American .... but his not too introspective, somewhat baffled manner is manly and fitted to the role he plays. [20] Peck considered his performance in the film as quite amateurish and did not wish to watch the film after it was released. Back in blue: Mr Spock (Ethan Peck) on the bridge of the USS Enterprise. "Henry King: The American Dream" in Cinefilia (2013). Born: Ethan Gregory Peck () March 2, 1986 (age 34) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Alma … He was nominated in 1978 for The Boys from Brazil. Kinn, Gail, and Jim Plazza (New York, 2000) "The Academy Awards: The Complete History of Oscar", Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, pg. It woke me up and made me a human being. Ethan Peck is taking on the role of a lifetime — a younger version of George Clooney! Andrew Toth/Getty Images. [296] Crowther and Variety gave Cape Fear solid reviews. [330] Bork's nomination was defeated. Gebert, Michael (New York, 1996) "The Encyclopedia of Movie Awards", St. Martin’s Press. "[204] In recent years, the movie "has become one of Peck’s most respected works,"[191][52][200] with critic David Thomson rating Peck's performance as excellent. [260] Peck portrays a lieutenant during the Korean War who is ordered to use his infantry company to take the strategically insignificant Pork Chop Hill, as its capture would strengthen the U.S.’s position in the almost-complete armistice negotiations. "However, I do feel deeply connected to my father, and I think from him I've inherited the qualities that Gregory Peck is famous for. [275] The film is considered to be Hollywood's first major movie about the implications of nuclear warfare. [182] Critics praised Peck's performance; Bosley Crowther stated that "Peck makes a stalwart and manly escort...whose eyes belie his restrained exterior,"[181] while the Hollywood Reporter commented that "Peck turns in another of his outstanding performances playing the love-smitten reporter with intelligence and good-humored conviction;"[183][184] The film was met with critical acclaim. In 1987, Peck undertook the voice-overs for television commercials opposing President Reagan's Supreme Court nomination of conservative judge Robert Bork. [71] Peck was very active in the development of the film, including recommending director Zoltan Korda. He was recruited by Edwin Duerr, director of the university's Little Theater, and appeared in five plays during his senior year, including as Starbuck in Moby Dick. [206] Peck did not have a film released in 1955. [27][19] The film shows the character aging from his 20s to 80; Peck featured in almost every scene. [354] In 1998, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts. At the Golden Globes, Peck won for Best Actor in a Drama and the film was nominated for Best Film and Director; the film was nominated for Best Film at the BAFTAs. [178][10][179][180][181] Peck's role in Roman Holiday had originally been offered to Cary Grant, who turned it down because the part appeared to be more of a supporting role to the princess. [citation needed], Peck revealed that former President Lyndon Johnson had told him that, had he sought re-election in 1968, he intended to offer Peck the post of U.S. ambassador to Ireland – a post Peck, owing to his Irish ancestry, said he might well have taken, saying, "[It] would have been a great adventure". The actor, who hails from an acting dynasty, stars as a younger version of Clooney's character, Augustine Lofthouse, in the upcoming Netflix film The Midnight Sky. Peck, Mitchum, and Martin Balsam all had roles in the 1991 remake of Cape Fear, directed by Martin Scorsese. [192][193][194] [al] Adrian Turner of the Radio Times praised it as a "lovely comedy" which "has a lot of charm and gentle humor, owing to Peck's evident delight in the role and the unobtrusive direction" adding it has a "witty script. There were a lot of feelings rushing in. 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