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George Clooney confirmed “some very famous people,” including Mark Wahlberg and Johnny Depp, turned down the chance to star in the 2001 hit “Ocean’s Eleven”.
Clooney was joined by the likes of Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and Julia Roberts in the star-studded flick. However, during an interview at the 2023 TCM Film Festival, Clooney admitted some said “no” to the film.
The actor insisted a lot of people wanted to work with director Steven Soderbergh at the time.
He recalled, “Steven had just done ‘Erin Brockovich’ and ‘Traffic’, and he was nominated for [an Oscar for] directing both films.
“So, people really wanted to work with Steven.”
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“Some said no to us,” Soderbergh admitted, as Clooney added: “They did. Some very famous people told us to f**k right off.”
As the interviewer commented on Mark Wahlberg turning it down, Clooney went on, “Johnny Depp. There were others.”
He laughed, “They regret it now. I regret doing f**king ‘Batman’.”
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Elsewhere during the chat, Clooney revealed how they got Julia Roberts on board to play his character Danny Ocean’s ex-wife Tess.
“We sent Julia a script and I wrote a note saying, ‘I hear you get 20 [million dollars] a picture now,’” Clooney said, according to Variety. “And we sent her a $20 bill… It made her laugh, and yes, she jumped right on board.”
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George Clooney has joked Mark Wahlberg and Johnny Depp now "regret" turning down the chance to star in Ocean's Eleven. During an appearance alongside director Steven Soderbergh at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival over the weekend, the Hollywood star confirmed Wahlberg and Depp had both been approached for the part of pickpocket Linus Caldwell in the 2001 heist comedy. Ultimately, the role went to Matt Damon.
George Clooney's list of regrets, is not one of them.During a candid interview at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival, Clooney and director Steven Soderbergh dropped a few nuggets about the 2001 film and its star-studded cast — including the famous actors who now regret not joining Danny Ocean and his band of brothers for the remake of the 1960s Rat Pack classic.Clooney revealed that Mark Wahlberg and Johnny Depp were in talks to play Linus, the role that ultimately went to Matt Damon.«Steven had just done and , and he was nominated for directing both films,» Clooney said at the event. «So, people really wanted to work with Steven.»Despite wanting to work with the director, both Wahlberg and Depp turned down the offer to join Clooney on the film.«Some very famous people told us to f**k right off....» he revealed.«Mark Wahlberg's one of 'em. He said it,» TCM host Ben Mankiewicz interjected.«Johnny Depp.
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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Steven Soderbergh’s beloved 2001 heist comedy “Ocean’s Eleven” remains one of the director’s most star-studded affairs thanks to an ensemble that included George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle and more. It turns out the group wanted even more star power, as Clooney recently confirmed reports that both Mark Wahlberg and Johnny Depp were approached to star in the movie (via Entertainment Weekly). “Steven had just done ‘Erin Brockovich’ and ‘Traffic,’ and he was nominated for [an Oscar for] directing both films,” Clooney said during a discussion with Soderbergh at the TCM Film Festival. “So, people really wanted to work with Steven.”
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George Clooney blasted Hollywood actors Johnny Depp and Mark Wahlberg for rejecting roles in "Ocean’s Eleven." The 61-year-old actor revealed that both Depp and Wahlberg turned down the role of Linus Caldwell after being approached for the gig.The role ended up going to Matt Damon. "Some very famous people told us to f--- right off.
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