George Clooney has been cited as an influence on President Joe Biden's decision to step down from the 2024 presidential campaign after the actor's widely read op-ed in The New York TimesIn the article, the actor wrote that while he loves President Biden as a person and a politician, “the one battle he can't win is the battle against time.”
Since then, Clooney has praised Biden for his decision to step down, calling it “selfless” during an appearance at the Venice Film Festival. And last night, at the premiere of his new film WolvesClooney was asked how he felt about the election in which Kamala Harris will now be competing with Donald Trump.
“I feel a great deal of hope,” Clooney said. diverse On the red carpet for the premiere, Brad Pitt, who co-starred in the film, confirmed that he also feels hopeful.
“Momentum is very important, so I feel hopeful,” Clooney added of the election prospects.
On July 10, Clooney became one of the most prominent celebrities and Democrats to call on Biden to end his campaign when his op-ed was published in The New York Times. New York Times“We will not win in November with this president,” the actor wrote at the time, “and on top of that, we will not win the House, and we will lose the Senate. That’s not just my opinion; that’s the opinion of every senator, congressman, and governor I’ve spoken to privately.”
Clooney — who just three weeks ago hosted a fundraiser for Biden, an event that left many attendees with the impression that Biden was in decline, Rolling Stone “This is about age. Nothing more,” he added in his article.
Eleven days later, on July 21, Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Harris, whom Clooney later also endorsed.
in WolvesClooney and Pitt play conflicting roles on Apple TV+ on September 27. The film, directed by Jon Watts, marks the actors' first on-screen appearance together since 2008. Burn after reading (The thirteenth ocean Arrived in 2007).
Last year, Clooney said, Delivery date There are already talks about Wolves “It was a great shoot, and John is an extraordinarily talented guy and a really fun guy,” Clooney said. “He loves what he does. We had a lot of fun doing it and watching it. It’s a great, off-the-beaten-path movie and it’s fun to work with Brad again. We had a really good time.”
