‘Terminator 2’ Star Edward Furlong on Being a Child Actor: ‘Growing Up in the Spotlight Is Really Hard’
The actor who played John Connor reflects on his time as an adolescent in the film industry The post ‘Terminator 2’ Star Edward Furlong on Being a Child Actor: ‘Growing Up in the Spotlight Is Really Hard’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Edward Furlong, renowned for his portrayal of John Connor in the 1991 sci-fi classic "T2: Judgment Day," spoke candidly about the challenges he faced while growing up under the glaring spotlight of Hollywood. Now 49 years old, Furlong, who turned 13 when he was cast in the film, reflected on his personal struggles in an interview with People magazine.
"Growing up in the spotlight is really hard," the actor admitted. "It’s tough enough as an adult to navigate through life’s pitfalls... but when you’re in the spotlight, it’s even tougher." Furlong's breakthrough role was in "Judgment Day," where he played the messianic son to Linda Hamilton’s Sarah Connor, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger’s T-800.
The film still holds a special place in his career, describing working with director James Cameron as a "highlight." However, Furlong’s post-child actor days have been marred by personal issues. He lost the role of Connor in the sequel, "T3: Rise of the Machines," due to a drug overdose and later faced domestic assault charges that led to a jail sentence in 2013.
In 2016, he was arrested for a substance abuse violation. Despite these setbacks, Furlong has managed to stay sober for seven years as of August. He recently reunited with Hamilton and co-star Robert Patrick at a convention to celebrate the 35th anniversary of "T2."
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