George Clooney might forever wear the dubious crown of Worst Batman, but when it comes to real-life heroics, he just might have Christian Bale beat. Clooney’s stint as the Caped Crusader was a misfire, but his off-screen actions? Pure vigilante justice. Years ago, Clooney famously called out Three Kings director David O. Russell for his abusive on-set behavior—something Bale only did behind closed doors. Clooney didn’t just protect Gotham; he stood up for the little guys in Hollywood.
Reflecting on the incident, Clooney now says that he doesn’t think it’s worth it, not at this point in my life. But for those who witnessed his stand, he’s the Batman we didn’t deserve, but the one we needed.
George Clooney Calls Out David O. Russell: Hollywood’s Boldest Move?
Forget about whether George Clooney was the worst Batman. The real question is: Is he the bravest? The Hollywood heartthrob just dropped a truth bomb on director David O. Russell that’s got the industry buzzing. Clooney, in a rare moment of candor, called Russell a miserable man who made his life a living hell on the set of Three Kings. He revealed (via Deadline):
And so it’s not just like, ‘Oh, I’m going to go do a really good film, like Three Kings, and I’m going to have a miserable f*** like David O. Russell making my life hell. Making every person in the crew’s life hell. It’s not worth it. Not at this point in my life. Just to have a good product.
The star who played a Caped Crusader is now throwing some serious shade at a fellow filmmaker. Clooney’s beef with Russell is old news, but it’s the way he’s addressing it now that’s got everyone talking. While others might shy away from calling out a powerful director, Clooney is straight-up calling a spade a spade.
Meanwhile, Christian Bale, who’s worked with Russell on multiple films despite a laundry list of allegations, seems to be living in a different universe. Known for losing his temper on a crew member, the Dark Knight actor has experienced his fair share of on-set turmoil. However, he hasn’t exactly shared anything about Russell’s actions, unlike Clooney.
As Hollywood struggles with its own poisonous culture, Clooney makes these remarks. Remember that this is about more than simply celebrity feuds, even though it’s tempting to get caught up in the drama. Power, responsibility, and the guts to speak up are key factors. Clooney’s stance is a reminder that even the biggest stars can use their platform to make a difference.
Clooney Slams Tarantino for Questioning His Star Power
George Clooney is NOT happy with Quentin Tarantino! He dropped a bombshell in a GQ interview, calling out the Pulp Fiction director for questioning his movie star status. It all started when Tarantino, in a past interview, threw shade at Clooney’s career, saying he wasn’t a movie star. But Clooney ain’t having it. The Ocean’s Eleven star fired back, saying,
Quentin said some shit about me recently, so I’m a little irritated by him. He did some interview where he was naming movie stars, and he was talking about you (Brad), and somebody else, and then this guy goes, Well, what about George? He goes, he’s not a movie star.
Clooney also pointed out that his career has been on fire since the millennium, a direct shot at Tarantino’s comment. The two A-list actors in Hollywood have history. From Dusk Till Dawn was their joint project, and Clooney even complimented Pitt’s performance in it. However, this recent feud has undoubtedly spiced up their competition.
