George Clooney, while promoting "The Boys in the Boat," his produced and directed film, spoke with "Extra's" Melvin Robert about various topics, including holiday plans, his directorial future, and his upcoming project with Brad Pitt.
Clooney humorously teased his wife Amal's cooking skills, mentioning that he takes charge in the kitchen to avoid culinary disasters. When asked about holiday plans, he revealed his intention to prepare a Christmas turkey this year.
The conversation shifted to Clooney's latest film, "The Boys in the Boat," a Depression-era story about the University of Washington rowing team competing in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
Despite this being his ninth film as a director, Clooney hinted at potentially stepping back from filmmaking to prioritize family, considering his role as a father to 6-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella.
Regarding his children's awareness of his fame, Clooney shared an amusing anecdote where his son questioned the concept of "famous" after hearing it from a schoolmate.
The interview also touched on Clooney's collaboration with Brad Pitt in the upcoming thriller "Wolves." Clooney playfully referred to Pitt as "Pretty boy Pitt" and joked about using makeup and visual effects to enhance Pitt's appearance. He also discussed Pitt's notorious on-set pranks, describing them as "brutal" and emphasizing their lasting impact.
Clooney elaborated on the difference between their prank styles, noting that while his pranks might take time, Pitt's are quick and cut to the core, leaving a lasting impact. Despite the intensity of Pitt's pranks, Clooney expressed excitement about working with him again after a 15-year hiatus from sharing the big screen.
