Clooney and Pitt Dispel $35M Salary Rumors

George Clooney and Brad Pitt's latest film, 'Wolfs,' premiered at the Venice Film Festival, garnering significant attention and a four-minute standing ovation. Clooney refuted reports claiming that he and Pitt were paid over $35 million each for their roles, emphasizing that such misinformation is harmful to the film industry and inflates unrealistic salary expectations. Both actors expressed disappointment over Apple’s decision to limit the film's theatrical release, preferring a broader distribution. Despite their concerns, they acknowledged the benefits of streaming services in the current post-COVID landscape. The film, directed by Jon Watts, features Clooney and Pitt as rival fixers forced to work together, and has been praised for its comedic elements and the chemistry between the two stars. Clooney and Pitt also highlighted the challenges and changes in Hollywood, including the impact of streaming on traditional film distribution.