George Clooney recently disputed reports about his salary for starring in the new film “Wolfs” alongside Brad Pitt. The New York Times claimed that both actors were paid over $35 million each for the movie. Clooney clarified during a press conference at the Venice Film Festival that the reported amount was significantly less than what was actually paid, mentioning that they had to give back portions of their salaries due to a deal falling through for a theatrical release of the film.
Clooney emphasized the importance of not setting unrealistic salary standards in the film industry, stating that it could make it impossible to make films. Despite some setbacks, including not having a wide release, Clooney expressed optimism about the film’s limited release in theaters.
This movie marks the first time Clooney and Pitt have appeared on screen together in 16 years. In “Wolfs,” they portray fixers tasked with covering up crimes who are reluctantly brought together for the same assignment. The movie will premiere in theaters on September 20 and will be available for streaming on AppleTV+ a week later.
The actors’ decision to return parts of their salaries to ensure a theatrical release highlights the challenges faced by the industry in the post-COVID era. By publicly addressing the discrepancy in reported salaries, Clooney hopes to shed light on the complexities of making and selling movies in Hollywood.
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