George Clooney Can’t Work With a ‘Miserable F— Like David O. Russell’ Who Made ‘Life Hell’ Just to Make Great Art: ‘It’s Not Worth It at This Point in My Life’

As a cinephile who has witnessed the evolution of Hollywood’s golden boys, I can’t help but admire George Clooney‘s maturity and discernment in his career choices. Having lived through the tumultuous production of “Three Kings” and learning from the experience, he now prioritizes peace on set over the pursuit of perfection.


As a seasoned movie reviewer, I find myself reflecting on George Clooney’s evolving approach to acting at the age of 63. In an enlightening joint cover feature for GQ magazine alongside his “Wolfs” collaborator Brad Pitt, the esteemed Oscar winner sheds light on how time management plays a significant role in his project choices. If he’s to be absent for half a year due to acting commitments, he makes it clear that he won’t subject himself to undue hardships. In essence, Clooney expresses a preference for collaborating with individuals who genuinely enjoy their work.

As you age, your perception of time changes significantly, Clooney explained. “Five months out of your life is a significant amount.” So, it’s not just about taking up an excellent project like ‘Three Kings’, suffering under the demanding direction of David O. Russell, and making everyone else’s life difficult. It’s no longer worth it. At this stage in my life, I prioritize having a positive experience to produce a good outcome.

George Clooney starred in “Three Kings” alongside Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube. This 1999 war film takes place at the end of the First Gulf War, where it follows four American soldiers attempting a gold heist amidst the chaos of battle. The production of this movie was famously tumultuous due to conflicts between Clooney and Russell on set.

The disagreements between the pair on movie sets have been widely reported, dating back to when Clooney referred to Russell as someone who “shouted and cursed at people all day” during the filming of “Three Kings.” The tension escalated dramatically when it was said that Russell physically attacked an extra on set. This led to Clooney confronting the director. However, they eventually made up years later.

“At some point, I asked him if things would continue indefinitely, as we needed to move past this and part ways,” Clooney said to ShowBiz 411 in 2014. “We resolved our differences then, which is wonderful.”

George Clooney’s film “The Wolves,” where he plays a professional troubleshooter who must team up with his adversary (Brad Pitt), is set to debut at the Venice Film Festival before hitting cinemas and Apple TV+ in September. Additionally, the actor has recently finished shooting Noah Baumbach’s latest production, where he portrays a movie star alongside Laura Dern and Adam Sandler.

“Twenty-five years ago, when Matt Damon first became famous with his award-winning film, I had a conversation with him about it,” Clooney shared with GQ. “I told him that if he managed to maintain a successful career for ten years at that level, it would be an incredible windfall. Few last that long, so yes, I’m amazed that his career is still thriving and mine as well.”

Beginning September 27, you can stream “Wolfs” on Apple TV+. The film will make its debut in theaters starting from September 20 for a week-long run. To delve deeper into the actors’ recent coverage, visit GQ’s website to read their cover story in full detail.

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2024-08-14 01:18