After I did the first Die Hard I said I’d never do another, same after I did the second one and the third. The whole genre was running itself into the ground.
Meaning of the quote
Bruce Willis didn't want to keep making the same kind of action movies, like the Die Hard films, over and over again. He felt that the whole genre of action movies was becoming too repetitive and boring for audiences. After making the first three Die Hard movies, he decided he didn't want to keep playing the same character in similar types of films.
About Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis is a legendary American actor who rose to fame with his leading role on the TV series Moonlighting and his iconic portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard franchise. Over the course of his illustrious career, he has appeared in over 100 films, garnering numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
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