George Clooney's Thelma & Louise Near Miss: Brad Pitt's Career-Launching Role
Update: 2025-12-01
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George Clooney shares a humorous tale of losing the role of J.D. in Thelma and Louise to Brad Pitt, who then launched his film career with the part. Clooney admits to being annoyed and not watching the movie for years, but eventually concedes Pitt was the perfect fit. Brad Pitt reveals he auditioned multiple times before securing the role. This story underscores the common nature of near misses in Hollywood, with other stars like Glen Powell and Chris Pine also sharing tales of nearly landing iconic parts.
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