George Clooney reveals a confession unknown to many, except for his wife, Amal Clooney. During an interview, this well-known Hollywood actor hasn't hesitated to talk about the disagreements he had with director David O. Russell in the past.
In the mid-90s, Clooney became one of the most recognizable faces on television thanks to his role in the acclaimed medical series E.R.: Emergency Room. His charisma and presence quickly caught the attention of the film industry.
So much so that he soon began receiving offers that allowed him to make the leap to the big screen. In fact, his transition to film was as quick as it was effective thanks to titles like One Fine Day or From Dusk Till Dawn.
Thanks to films like these, Amal Clooney's husband had the opportunity to show his versatility as an actor. Not only that, he also showed his potential to work in different film genres.
But that same year, George Clooney made a risky decision by agreeing to play Batman in Batman & Robin. However, even though the film was harshly criticized, his career wasn't affected; quite the opposite.
The actor's unstoppable rise in Hollywood caught the attention of director David O. Russell, who selected him as the lead for his next project, Three Kings. In this film, he shared the cast with Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube.
George Clooney releases a confession he had already shared with his wife, Amal Clooney
With an innovative mix of dark humor, political criticism, and war action, Three Kings marked an important step in George Clooney's professional career. The film was very well received by critics and solidified his image as an actor committed to more complex projects.
However, not everything was positive during its production. The actor has confessed that the filming was marked by moments of tension between Amal Clooney's husband and the film's director.
According to reports from some time ago, on one occasion, David O. Russell behaved inappropriately with one of the extras on set. This situation prompted George Clooney's quick intervention.
At that moment, the actor didn't hesitate to defend the crew member and engaged in a heated argument with the director. This fight, apparently, almost turned physical.
Years later, it was George Clooney himself who addressed this topic in an interview with GQ magazine, published in August 2024. During this interview, Amal Clooney's husband reflected on the working conditions experienced on problematic sets.
"As you get older, the distribution of time is very different... Five months of your life is a lot," Clooney said. Then, after this first reflection, the actor directly addressed his conflict with David O. Russell.
"It's not simply about: 'I'm going to make a great movie, like Three Kings, and I'm going to have a miserable time with David O. Russell, making everyone's life hell.' He made my life hell... It's not worth it, not at this point in my life, just to have a good product," he confessed.
Despite the tension he experienced during the filming of Three Kings, George Clooney has made it clear that, over time, he has learned to prioritize his well-being. Although the film was a complete success and solidified his status in Hollywood, the actor now reflects on the importance of working in healthy environments.