George Clooney Pokes Fun at Himself, Trump and Pitt in London
In a hilarious conversation at the British Film Institute's theater on the south bank of the River Thames, George Clooney took comedic jabs at President Donald Trump, his longtime friend Brad Pitt, and even himself. The 64-year-old actor, whose latest film "Jay Kelly" hit theaters earlier this month, was joined by Scottish broadcaster Edith Bowman for an engaging chat.
Recalling his early days in Hollywood, Clooney joked about being typecast as a dim-witted character in the Coen Brothers' 2000 film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?". He recalled how nervous he felt on set and how director Joel Coen reassured him that he was the smartest guy in every room. The actor also poked fun at himself for being too self-deprecating.
When discussing his critically acclaimed film "Good Night, and Good Luck", which he directed, co-wrote, and acted in, Clooney highlighted the importance of a free press during wartime. He noted that as a son of a newsman, he felt a responsibility to question authority and spoke out against the Iraq War, despite facing backlash from the government.
Clooney also shared his experiences with criticism for his views on the war, recalling how some people protested against him, labeling him a "traitor". However, he quipped that those same people now praise his film's portrayal of the war.
The actor also dished about his stage career, including his portrayal of Edward R. Murrow in the Broadway production of "Good Night, and Good Luck". He emphasized the importance of telling the truth and speaking truth to power, citing a line from Murrow's words: "We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty."
When asked about the challenges of being a movie star, Clooney joked that he had to be careful what he said, as one wrong comment could end his career. He also credited his children for keeping him grounded, including his son, who dresses up as Batman on Halloween.
Finally, Clooney teased his upcoming film "Ocean's 14", starring Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts. He joked that the cast would be like a group of seniors in wheelchairs, referencing their ages. The film is expected to have a similar tone to the classic sitcom "The Golden Girls".
In a hilarious conversation at the British Film Institute's theater on the south bank of the River Thames, George Clooney took comedic jabs at President Donald Trump, his longtime friend Brad Pitt, and even himself. The 64-year-old actor, whose latest film "Jay Kelly" hit theaters earlier this month, was joined by Scottish broadcaster Edith Bowman for an engaging chat.
Recalling his early days in Hollywood, Clooney joked about being typecast as a dim-witted character in the Coen Brothers' 2000 film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?". He recalled how nervous he felt on set and how director Joel Coen reassured him that he was the smartest guy in every room. The actor also poked fun at himself for being too self-deprecating.
When discussing his critically acclaimed film "Good Night, and Good Luck", which he directed, co-wrote, and acted in, Clooney highlighted the importance of a free press during wartime. He noted that as a son of a newsman, he felt a responsibility to question authority and spoke out against the Iraq War, despite facing backlash from the government.
Clooney also shared his experiences with criticism for his views on the war, recalling how some people protested against him, labeling him a "traitor". However, he quipped that those same people now praise his film's portrayal of the war.
The actor also dished about his stage career, including his portrayal of Edward R. Murrow in the Broadway production of "Good Night, and Good Luck". He emphasized the importance of telling the truth and speaking truth to power, citing a line from Murrow's words: "We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty."
When asked about the challenges of being a movie star, Clooney joked that he had to be careful what he said, as one wrong comment could end his career. He also credited his children for keeping him grounded, including his son, who dresses up as Batman on Halloween.
Finally, Clooney teased his upcoming film "Ocean's 14", starring Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts. He joked that the cast would be like a group of seniors in wheelchairs, referencing their ages. The film is expected to have a similar tone to the classic sitcom "The Golden Girls".
his sense of humor is still on point even after all these years. and can we talk about how relatable it is to feel like you're typecast in a role? anyway, I'm hyped for "Ocean's 14" with that cast lol I mean who wouldn't want to see Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, & Julia Roberts getting up to some senior shenanigans on screen 
Pitt would kill him on set though 
that Ocean's 14 film is gonna be lit 
can't wait to see Julia Roberts back in action 
, and I'm still trying to process all the stunning sunsets I saw every day... like, have you ever seen a sunset that just makes your heart feel all warm and fuzzy? 
It's like the sky is on fire in the best possible way. Anyway, George Clooney's jokes about being typecast are so relatable, but I bet he's actually really clever behind the scenes... my friend's cousin's brother-in-law is a big fan of his movies 
and poked fun at Pitt's possible age playing in Ocean's 14 
. Can we get some evidence or confirmation from the Coen Brothers themselves? It sounds like a pretty big claim, and I'd love to fact-check it before taking it at face value 
. Also, what exactly is "Ocean's 14"? Is this just a marketing ploy to keep fans engaged while the actual release date gets pushed back... again? 
He's so down-to-earth and relatable, you know? And I'm obsessed with the fact that he credits his kids for keeping him grounded 
especially when it comes to making jokes about getting older 
But what really gets me is how he spoke out against the Iraq War and faced backlash 
yet, now people praise his film's portrayal of it 
. I think that takes a lot of courage and conviction 
. Can't wait for "Ocean's 14" with Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts 
.
. and can we talk about how hilarious is when he jokes about being careful with what he says as a movie star? 
. but what's great about him is that he uses his platform to speak out on important issues, like the importance of a free press during wartime. his dedication to telling the truth and speaking truth to power is so admirable 
he's just a big ol' ego with delusions of grandeur 
anyway, clooney's jokes r pretty funny, but imo, he shouldn't be making fun of himself too hard 
Ugh, George Clooney thinks he's funny now that he's getting old 
Meanwhile, some people are actually waiting with bated breath for "Ocean's 14" to come out because they're all getting old too 
my kid would do that too!!! and omg "Ocean's 14" sounds like it's gonna be lit! 
btw did u hear George Clooney was single for a hot sec? 