George Clooney Shifts Focus to Broadway and Press Freedom Advocacy

The actor steps away from romantic films, debuting on Broadway with 'Good Night, and Good Luck' while emphasizing the critical role of journalism in democracy.

• George Clooney has announced he will no longer act in romantic films, citing a desire to avoid competing with younger actors.
• Clooney made his Broadway debut in March 2025, portraying journalist Edward R. Murrow in a stage adaptation of his 2005 film 'Good Night, and Good Luck.'
• The play, co-adapted with Grant Heslov, revisits themes of press freedom and government accountability, which Clooney says are increasingly relevant today.
• Clooney expressed nervousness about performing live, especially when his wife Amal is in the audience, describing the stage experience as challenging.
• Donald Trump criticized Clooney's remarks on press freedom, calling him a 'second-rate movie star' and 'failed political expert' on Truth Social.

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