One of Hollywood's most famous stars for decades and still showing no signs of stopping, Clooney is featured in the new trailer for "Wolfs," an upcoming action comedy film set to be released in September 2024, written by Jon Watts. The cast also includes Brad Pitt, Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, and Poorna Jagannathan. Additionally, he is currently filming in Italy with Adam Sandler for the Netflix-produced film "Jay Kelly," which will be released on the platform in 2025.
In his career spanning over 40 years, he has starred in great films like the Coen brothers' "Burn After Reading," the unforgettable "Ocean's 11" saga, and the well-known film "From Dusk till Dawn," where he acts alongside the great Quentin Tarantino. He also voiced the protagonist in Wes Anderson's animated film "Fantastic Mr. Fox."
However, what are some of the lesser-known films in his career that are worth watching?
Syriana:
An action film dealing with geopolitical issues. Among the producers of the film is Clooney himself, who won his first and, so far, only Oscar for this role (he won another statuette for Argo, a production he was involved in).
O Brother, Where Art Thou?:
Another film directed by the Coen brothers, this satirical comedy-drama tells the story of three escaped convicts who embark on a long journey and encounter various characters (a story inspired by Homer's "The Odyssey"), searching high and low for a robbery loot hidden by ringleader Everett (George Clooney).
Michael Clayton:
A 2007 dramatic thriller presented at the Venice International Film Festival, which received several accolades, including an Oscar for Tilda Swinton as Best Supporting Actress. The film tells the story of a former prosecutor who takes on any job to make ends meet, eventually facing a big corporation accused of selling a carcinogenic product. During the crucial moment of the trial, he faces a psychological showdown that puts the entire case at risk. This performance also landed the actor with an academy nomination.
There’s some lesser known titles to keep you going as we all await the upcoming Clooney projects. Luckily, there’s not long to go…