#27: The Rules Don’t Apply Comeback

After a 15-year hiatus, Beatty returned to filmmaking in 2016 with Rules Don’t Apply, a romantic comedy-drama about eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes. Beatty directed, co-wrote, produced, and starred in the film, which had been a passion project for decades.

The film focuses on a young aspiring actress and her driver who become entangled in Hughes’ world. Despite high expectations, it underperformed at the box office and received mixed reviews. However, critics praised Beatty’s portrayal of Hughes, noting similarities between the legendary filmmaker and his own reclusive persona.