George Clooney Reveals Two Famous Actors Who 'Regret' Turning Down 'Ocean's Eleven' Roles

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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”.

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.

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George Clooney recently revealed a few big stars turned down roles in his hit movie franchise Ocean’s 11.

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.

George Clooney is talking about some of the Hollywood stars that turned down starring in Ocean’s Eleven.

Teddi Mellencamp has officially revealed just who the mystery celeb she had a one-night stand with actually is – Matt Damon!

Tamra Judge just got Teddi Mellencamp to spill some major tea!During an appearance on SiriusXM’s  Tuesday, Mellencamp, who was joined by her  co-host, revealed that she had a one-night stand with Matt Damon when she was just 20 years old.«She mentioned it on a podcast, and then went back and told producers, 'Take that guy's name out,'» Judge told Lewis. «And so now, I tell people, 'If you guys wanna know, just DM and I'll tell you who it is.'»«She tells people on the DMs. I'm like, 'Stop telling people,» Mellencamp exclaimed.

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