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Clooney Explores Regret and Self-Discovery in New Drama
30 Sep
Summary
- George Clooney plays a movie star on a journey of self-discovery
- Clooney was drawn to the role as it differed from his own life
- The film was co-written and directed by Noah Baumbach
In his latest film, George Clooney plays a movie star going through a personal journey of self-discovery. The film, co-written and directed by Noah Baumbach, premiered at the New York Film Festival on September 30, 2025.
Clooney revealed that he was drawn to the role as it differed from his own life. "When I read the script, the two things I thought of were I knew how to play the guy, but I was also so thrilled that in real life I hadn't lived a life of regret, which is what this guy is dealing with at 64 years old," the actor told The Hollywood Reporter.
Baumbach explained that he had met Clooney 20 years ago and the actor had offered himself up if the filmmaker "ever needed an actor." The director felt it was important to have an actor with a history and relationship with the audience playing the lead role.
The star-studded supporting cast includes Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Patrick Wilson, and Riley Keough. Sandler plays the devoted manager to Clooney's character, a role Baumbach wrote specifically for the comedian.
