Catherine Zeta-Jones says an unexpected career move got her discovered by Steven Spielberg
Catherine Zeta-Jones recalls moving to Hollywood and the unexpected career move that led to her being discovered by Spielberg and cast in "Zorro."
Catherine Zeta-Jones recounts how she caught the attention of Steven Spielberg in the late 1990s. Spielberg observed her performance in the CBS miniseries Titanic and decided to give her a screen test for The Mask of Zorro, a film he was producing at the time. At the time, Zeta-Jones, in her 20s, had already established herself in the UK with her role in the popular early 90s TV series The Darling Buds of May.
However, she yearned for more opportunities and relocated to California to pursue her dreams in Hollywood. With only six months on a visa, she had to secure work quickly, which presented an ego-check during auditions as she had previously achieved recognition in theater, television, and a few films in Britain. Despite her extensive experience, Zeta-Jones faced challenges when going into casting agents, who often inquired about her previous roles.
It was through her performance in Titanic that she caught Spielberg's eye, leading to her screen test for The Mask of Zorro. A week later, she was sent to Mexico for the screen test with Antonio Banderas, ultimately launching her successful career in Hollywood.
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