Steven Spielberg “Scared the S*** Out” of Eve Hewson - and She Loved It

Key Points:

• Eve Hewson experienced nerves filming a pivotal mind-control standoff scene with Colin Firth for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, especially upon learning former President Barack Obama and other stars would watch.
• Daughter of Bono, Hewson grew up in Dublin and trained at New York Film Academy and NYU Tisch before gradually finding her niche in Hollywood, often cast as mysterious rather than typical girl-next-door roles.
• Spielberg first noticed Hewson during Bridge of Spies and continued following her career, eventually casting her as the lead character Jane in Disclosure Day after personally reaching out and encouraging her creative input.
• On set, Spielberg's hands-on directing style helped Hewson emotionally connect with her role, with the director emotionally invested alongside her during intense scenes.
• While Disclosure Day's press tour kept other stars busy, Hewson remained in Dublin filming a motorcycle racing movie and living with her parents, though she acknowledges the Spielberg film has significantly raised her profile and opportunities.