Morgan Freeman Snoozes During Live Interview
Proof that even God sleeps? Morgan Freeman, who famously played God in the “Bruce Almighty” and “Evan Almighty,” has fallen asleep during a live interview.
The 75-year-old actor was in a studio with 80-year-old Michael Caine to promote their new film “Now You See Me” while a local Q13 FOX channel interviewed them via satellite from a separate studio on Wednesday morning.
While Caine seemed to be energetic during the “News This Morning” interview, Freeman was visibly tired while talking to anchors Kaci Aitchison and Bill Wixey.
At one time Caine was boisterously convincing the anchors and the audience how great their film is, but his co-star appeared to rest his eyes for a long while and nod off a few times.
The anchors pretended not to notice, though, and even asked Freeman a question at the last minute of the interview.
“Now Morgan, you in particular have become one of the most famous narrators in Hollywood history, and my daughter has just won a role as a narrator in a play,” Wixey said. “A narrator is a fantastic part. What is the key to being a great narrator?
“I think probably just being a good reader. That’s all. And having a clear voice,” “The Sum of All Fears” actor simply said.
“Yeah, people should understand what you’re saying,” Caine supplied helpfully, probably noticing that Caine wasn’t awake enough to add more.
“Now You See Me” is about a group of illusionists pulling off bank heists while performing, and rewarding their audience with their loot. It also stars Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Common, and Dave Franco.
It hits the big screen on May 31.
Clip of Freeman falling asleep during live interview:
“Now You See Me” full trailer: