‘I totally know what that feels like.’
What hes lost are those motivating factors that compelled him and propelled him in the beginning, explains Pine.
Hes a man now.
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And then its like he says to himself: And now what?
If I dont have these things propelling me, do I even want to be here, still?'
Hes lost the fire, Pine continues.
And I totally know what that feels like.
When I was a younger actor, I was pretty much solely motivated by validation, Pine explains.
I just wanted to be told I was good and handsome and a part of the gang.
It was pretty simple animal-social stuff.
I dont care as much about those things anymore.
One of those new things arrives in August.
(Jeff Bridges is the lawman on their tail.)
The things that motivated me at 21 dont suffice, Pine says.
Which is scary, but really liberating in a way.
That doesnt mean Pines beyondStar Trek.
Weve been around for a bit, he says.
You get a chance to see how all these guys have aged.
Star Trek Beyondis in theaters now.Hell or High Wateropens Aug. 12.
