As a long-time fan who has witnessed George Clooney‘s illustrious career unfold, I find it truly inspiring to see him not only excel in his craft but also use his platform for good. In this instance, he and Brad Pitt, two of Hollywood’s most respected actors, have proven that their success doesn’t come at the expense of others or the industry as a whole.
George Clooney confirmed reports in a New York Times article stating that he and his co-star Brad Pitt each earned approximately $35 million for their roles in the movie.
The pair took their playful banter and witty exchanges to the Venice Film Festival for the global debut of Jon Watt’s action comedy, titled “Wolfs.” In this movie, they portray rival criminal fixers who unintentionally get assigned the same task. At a press conference in Italy, these well-known actors and real-life friends exchanged friendly teases, compliments, and filmmaking tips during interviews about their project.
At some point, Clooney mentioned that they chose to donate part of their earnings following the collapse of a theater deal for the movie, resulting in a limited screening at around 200 cinemas. He also referred to an article by Nicole Sterling in The New York Times from last week, which suggested that both Clooney and Pitt earned over $35 million apiece.
“Clooney mentioned that an article was intriguing but the source of the reported salary was significantly inflated compared to reality, by a staggering number in the tens or even hundreds of millions. He expressed concern about this misconception, stating it’s harmful for their industry if people assume it sets the standard for salaries. Clooney finds this appalling as it would hinder filmmaking.”
“Absolutely, our initial plan was to launch this movie in cinemas. However, there have been some obstacles on our journey, as sometimes happens. When I directed ‘The Boys in the Boat’ under George Clooney, it was intended for MGM, but eventually ended up on Amazon, and we didn’t secure a foreign release at all, which was unexpected. We’re still working out some aspects of this situation. Remember, we’re all part of the same industry, navigating our way through post-COVID times and other challenges, so there will be hurdles along the way. It’s certainly disappointing, but on the bright side, many people will get to watch the film, as it’s being released in several hundred theaters. While a wide release would have been preferable, we’re still managing to release it.”
In the days leading up to the arrival of these two renowned actors in Venice, it emerged that Watts had secured an agreement with Apple to script and direct a sequel to “Wolfs”. It remains undisclosed whether Clooney and Pitt have likewise committed to the upcoming installment.
At the press conference, Clooney spoke out publicly for the first time about his recent opinion piece in The New York Times entitled “I Love Joe Biden, But We Need a New Nominee”. He praised the President’s decision to withdraw as the Democratic presidential nominee, calling it “the most selfless act anyone has done since George Washington.”
“Clooney stated that the complex series of events leading up to that point won’t be recalled, as they shouldn’t be. Instead, what deserves recognition is the brave act of someone who undertook the most challenging task. We’ve witnessed such acts globally, and when someone proposes a better path forward, they truly deserve all the praise – this is the essence of the situation.”
On September 27th, “Wolfs” is set to premiere on Apple TV+, having been released in a select number of cinemas by Sony on September 20th for a limited run.
George Clooney mentions that he and Brad Pitt returned part of their earnings when the theatrical agreement for “Wolfs” didn’t go through. The film is now having a limited release in around two hundred cinemas. Furthermore, George discusses an article in the New York Times, stating that it was indeed an intriguing story, but their paychecks were significantly lower compared to what one might expect.
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) September 1, 2024
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2024-09-01 16:24