I know they were. Doesn’t mean they can act. I saw them on a talk show saying they wanted to break into acting after getting the bite. I thought good for them. Then I saw them act.......Yieks. I went to IMDB.com to see if they have any projects coming up and thankfully they don’t. That does not take away from their “hero” status, but God did not bless them with acting......most people don’t have that gift. I certainly don’t.
From what I have read, Eastwood just wanted them to be themselves. He instructed them not to go to any acting classes. I am excited to see this movie. I know it will be slow at times, but I will have a smile on my face just knowing I am supporting the good in America. Alec Skarlatos is adorable, as evidenced by his turn on Dancing with the Stars. I would love to see him get a shot at acting. I have seen them interviewed. They appear to have no phoniness about them, unlike most of the ‘stars’ I have seen interviewed. They are from Oregon and rough around the edges, but have not been exposed to much of the hierarchy in the world. I would pay money to see them waaaaay before I’d pay any money to Meryl Streep.