Don Cheadle Shares the ‘Ocean’s Twelve’ Cast’s Secret Weapon for Avoiding Paparazzi: Brad Pitt

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As a gamer with a keen interest in Hollywood, I find myself deeply intrigued by the tales of behind-the-scenes camaraderie from iconic films like “Ocean’s Twelve.” Don Cheadle, with his charisma and talent, has always been a favorite character on both the big screen and my gaming controller. His recent revelation about using Brad Pitt as a distraction from pesky paparazzi is not just entertaining but also a testament to the unique bond that must have existed among the cast members.

Don Cheadle and the cast of Ocean’s Twelve are no strangers to dealing with paparazzi. This week, the actor revealed a clever tactic they used to keep photographers at bay during the filming of Ocean’s Twelve in 2004: They would divert attention by having Brad Pitt around.

I was part of the stellar cast in “Ocean’s Twelve,” the sequel to the 2001 hit “Ocean’s Eleven.” Alongside gaming legends like George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt, I played my role to perfection.

“During our time in Italy for filming the second movie, we occupied an entire floor of a hotel. We needed to do this because the term ‘paparazzi’ originates from Italy. If the paparazzi were to appear, I would often be with George or Matt, and we’d point them out, saying ‘Look, there’s Brad!’ causing quite a commotion as they all rushed towards us,” Cheadle explained on the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast, mimicking the chaos by making a swift gesture. “And then there would be a flurry of excitement as they all exclaimed, ‘Is that Brad?!'”

In the era of “Ocean’s Twelve”, it was already challenging to grasp the extent of Brad Pitt’s fame, as stated by Cheadle.

“He casually mentioned, ‘I’m usually free to move about without much hassle.’ He rarely gets disturbed, but occasionally someone might say something or recognize him. For the most part, he tries to keep a low profile; Brad, on the other hand, can’t do that. He can’t just go anywhere.” (This paraphrase aims to maintain the original meaning while using simpler and more natural language.)

Cheadle mused about the challenges of fame. “It’s tough,” he admitted. “People often seem to think it comes with certain privileges: ‘I can approach you, put my hat on your head, take a picture – I paid for this,’ they might say. But no, that’s not what was agreed upon. I did something, you paid for that, and we had an understanding. Now, I’m just another person out here, too.”

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2024-09-06 05:56