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By the end of the filming day, after a cycle of tension stemming from the creative differences, Hackman approached him. What could have been a moment of reprimand turned into a moment of respect and reflection. Hackman didn’t chastise; instead, he praised the speaker for reigniting a passion in him that had dulled over time. Having gone through his own struggles, Hackman shared that he had felt detached from acting, especially during a recent divorce and a series of less-than-stellar film projects. Nevertheless, seeing the speaker's commitment and authenticity reignited that spark within him.