'That’s not my job': Is romance dead for this Hollywood superstar?
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The entertainment industry is more than just glitz and glamour—it also brings plot twists and changes that shock fans.
One of Hollywood's silver-haired charmers who once graced the screens with his captivating demeanour in romantic comedies is ready to turn a new leaf.
Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney recently made a startling revelation that may alter the way people perceive this cinematic icon.
In a candid interview with US 60 Minutes, the 63-year-old Clooney declared that his days of playing the romantic lead are behind him.
'I'm not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men. That's not my job,' he stated firmly.
'I'm not doing romantic films anymore.'
This announcement came as a surprise to many who have followed his illustrious career.
Prior to retiring from the genre, George Clooney appeared in memorable romantic roles in films such as One Fine Day (1996) and Intolerable Cruelty (2003).
He has been paired with some of the most beautiful leading ladies of all time, including multi-awarded actress Julia Roberts.
His most recent romance project was for the 2022 film Ticket to Paradise.
The decision to step away from the genre was not an easy decision for Clooney.
While promoting Ticket to Paradise, he reflected on the state of the world and the need for a respite from the darkness that often pervades our lives.
'I got sent the script, and you know, we've had a lot of dark things going on in the world. And I always feel that films try to reflect that, often,' he said in an October 2022 interview.
'It felt like we all needed a break. I needed a break,' he added as he acknowledged the therapeutic role that rom-coms can play in people's lives.
Clooney's pivot away from the romantic genre was a reflection of the changing landscape of cinema.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he praised Universal Pictures for their courage in releasing a rom-com at a time when films have been relegated to streaming services.
'These things are only going on streamers now, and they did a very brave thing to make a movie like this,' he shared.
'We're grateful. We're hopeful.'
While he's not out to charm hopeless romantics on the big screen anymore, George Clooney is not stepping away from the limelight.
Instead, he has embraced a new challenge from Broadway.
Clooney is currently making his Broadway debut in the production Good Night, and Good Luck, based on his 2005 movie of the same name.
The play, which should officially open on 3 April, delves into the life of broadcast news legend Edward R Murrow and his courageous stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy's witch hunts in the 1950s.
Clooney, playing the main character, Murrow, is ready to take on a role that resonates with his values, particularly the importance of truth in journalism.
Here's George Clooney's full interview with US 60 Minutes:
Source: 60 Minutes/YouTube
When asked about his late ventures onto Broadway, Clooney's response was one filled with reflection.
'I don't know that I could've. I didn't do the work required to get there,' Clooney admitted.
Yet, he expresses a palpable excitement for the stage.
'Anybody who would deny that would just be a liar. I mean, there isn't a single actor alive that wouldn't have loved to have, you know, been on Broadway,' he further shared.
'So that's the fun of it. It's trickier the older you get, but why not?'
Despite his nerves about starring in his first Broadway show, Clooney has embraced the opportunity with open arms.
'The fun part about this is we get to do a play about a subject matter that's very close to our hearts, which is telling the truth,' he further added.
George Clooney's departure from romantic films marked the end of an era, but it also heralded the beginning of a new chapter in his career.
As he steps onto the Broadway stage, we are reminded that growth and change are constants, even for those we have come to know so well through the silver screen.
What are your thoughts on George Clooney's decision to leave romantic films behind? Should actors and actresses continue to challenge themselves with new roles as they age? Share your opinions with us in the comments below!
One of Hollywood's silver-haired charmers who once graced the screens with his captivating demeanour in romantic comedies is ready to turn a new leaf.
Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney recently made a startling revelation that may alter the way people perceive this cinematic icon.
In a candid interview with US 60 Minutes, the 63-year-old Clooney declared that his days of playing the romantic lead are behind him.
'I'm not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men. That's not my job,' he stated firmly.
'I'm not doing romantic films anymore.'
George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer in One Fine Day. Image Credit: IMdB
This announcement came as a surprise to many who have followed his illustrious career.
Prior to retiring from the genre, George Clooney appeared in memorable romantic roles in films such as One Fine Day (1996) and Intolerable Cruelty (2003).
He has been paired with some of the most beautiful leading ladies of all time, including multi-awarded actress Julia Roberts.
His most recent romance project was for the 2022 film Ticket to Paradise.
The decision to step away from the genre was not an easy decision for Clooney.
While promoting Ticket to Paradise, he reflected on the state of the world and the need for a respite from the darkness that often pervades our lives.
'I got sent the script, and you know, we've had a lot of dark things going on in the world. And I always feel that films try to reflect that, often,' he said in an October 2022 interview.
'It felt like we all needed a break. I needed a break,' he added as he acknowledged the therapeutic role that rom-coms can play in people's lives.
Clooney's pivot away from the romantic genre was a reflection of the changing landscape of cinema.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he praised Universal Pictures for their courage in releasing a rom-com at a time when films have been relegated to streaming services.
'These things are only going on streamers now, and they did a very brave thing to make a movie like this,' he shared.
'We're grateful. We're hopeful.'
While he's not out to charm hopeless romantics on the big screen anymore, George Clooney is not stepping away from the limelight.
Instead, he has embraced a new challenge from Broadway.
Clooney is currently making his Broadway debut in the production Good Night, and Good Luck, based on his 2005 movie of the same name.
The play, which should officially open on 3 April, delves into the life of broadcast news legend Edward R Murrow and his courageous stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy's witch hunts in the 1950s.
Clooney, playing the main character, Murrow, is ready to take on a role that resonates with his values, particularly the importance of truth in journalism.
Here's George Clooney's full interview with US 60 Minutes:
Source: 60 Minutes/YouTube
When asked about his late ventures onto Broadway, Clooney's response was one filled with reflection.
'I don't know that I could've. I didn't do the work required to get there,' Clooney admitted.
Yet, he expresses a palpable excitement for the stage.
'Anybody who would deny that would just be a liar. I mean, there isn't a single actor alive that wouldn't have loved to have, you know, been on Broadway,' he further shared.
'So that's the fun of it. It's trickier the older you get, but why not?'
Despite his nerves about starring in his first Broadway show, Clooney has embraced the opportunity with open arms.
'The fun part about this is we get to do a play about a subject matter that's very close to our hearts, which is telling the truth,' he further added.
George Clooney's departure from romantic films marked the end of an era, but it also heralded the beginning of a new chapter in his career.
As he steps onto the Broadway stage, we are reminded that growth and change are constants, even for those we have come to know so well through the silver screen.
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