Venice 2024: George Clooney opens up about working on ‘Wolves’ with longtime friend Brad Pitt
Amal Clooney, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Ines De Ramon attend the ‘Wolf’ red carpet during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2024 in Venice, Italy. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES
George Clooney and Brad Pitt reunited for the premiere of their new thriller at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday (September 01, 2024). the wolf. The film, in which both stars play lone fixers assigned to the same job, marks another collaboration between the longtime friends, who have worked together in several films over the years, including of the ocean Trilogy and Burn after reading.
time to talk people At the premiere, Clooney opened up about working with longtime friend Pitt. “There’s nothing good about it. It’s all a disaster,” Clooney joked. “It’s fun working with people you know well,” he adds.
In addition to discussing their friendship, Clooney spoke about a recent controversial issue The New York Times The article claims that she and Pitt were paid more than $35 million each for their roles the wolf. “[It was] An interesting article and whatever his source for our salary, it is millions and millions of dollars less than what was reported. And I’m only saying that because I think it’s bad for our industry if people think it’s the standard vehicle for pay … it will make it impossible to make films.”
A source said earlier in February people The two are thrilled to be working together again. “Brad and George have been friends forever,” the source said. “They like and respect each other no matter how many years they’ve been in gigs together. the wolf There was a meaty project and both took a real interest in it. They are excited about the film, and are enjoying the hell out of it as time approaches the release.”
On Sunday, the John Watts-directed film had a triumphant world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The cast received a 4-minute standing ovation, according to diversity. As the two stars entered the theater, they greeted the ecstatic crowd. Buenos Aires! prompting some fans to scream in hopes of being noticed.
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As the credits roll on the crime romp, Pitt and Clooney hug it out before approaching Sade. smooth operator. Clooney then turned to his wife Amal and the two shared a kiss. Then she and Pete walked down the stairs, from the theater balcony where they sat, to be greeted by cheering fans. They were wearing back suits.
the wolf Also starring Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams and Poorna Jagannathan. A sequel to the film is already in development linking Watts and the two stars, Apple announced earlier this month. John Watts skipped the film’s Venice premiere because he tested positive for Covid. Wolfs will be released in theaters on September 20 and will be available for streaming on Apple TV+ from September 27.
