Hollywood icon George Clooney has officially announced he's stepping away from romantic films, marking a significant shift in his decades-long career.
During a recent "60 Minutes" interview discussing his upcoming Broadway debut, the 63-year-old actor addressed his evolving role in the entertainment industry. "Look, I'm 63 years old. I'm not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men," Clooney stated. "That's not my job. I'm not doing romantic films anymore."
The two-time Academy Award winner, known for romantic comedies like "One Fine Day" (1996) and "Ticket to Paradise" (2022), is now focusing on new creative challenges. His latest venture brings him to Broadway in "Good Night, and Good Luck," a stage adaptation of his 2005 film about CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow's confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
The transition comes as Clooney embraces different aspects of his craft. While discussing his Broadway debut, he admitted he might not have been prepared for theater earlier in his career. "I don't know that I could've. I didn't do the work required to get there," he reflected.
Despite closing the chapter on romantic leads, Clooney remains enthusiastic about his artistic future. His upcoming Broadway performance represents a new milestone, with previews already underway and an official opening set for April 3.
The actor's decision aligns with his practical approach to aging in Hollywood, choosing to adapt his career rather than compete with younger performers. As he steps into this new phase, Clooney continues to demonstrate his versatility as an artist while gracefully evolving beyond his romantic leading man persona.