An earlier version of this article was published on June 2. It has been updated with statements from the interview’s author and publisher.

Clint Eastwood says a recent viral article of a purported interview with him and Austrian newspaper 'Kurier' never happened.

Reuters withdrew its coverage of an interview with filmmaker and actor Clint Eastwood Tuesday after he disputed its authenticity as incendiary quotes about his age and the state of Hollywood began making the rounds online.