George Clooney reveals why he's done with romantic films, says 'that's not my job'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: George Clooney has long been one of Hollywood’s most beloved leading men, but the actor is making it clear that his days of starring in romantic films are over.

In a recent interview on '60 Minutes', Clooney discussed his transition away from rom-coms and into more serious roles, including his Broadway debut in 'Good Night, and Good Luck'.

George Clooney says no to rom-coms

George Clooney is known for his dashing charm and on-screen chemistry, having starred in romantic hits like 'One Fine Day' (1996) and 'Ticket to Paradise' (2022).

However, the two-time Academy Award winner explained why he’s stepping away from the genre.

"Look, I'm 63 years old. I'm not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men. That's not my job. I'm not doing romantic films anymore," Clooney stated during the interview.

While he acknowledges his past success in the genre, Clooney emphasized that his career focus has shifted, opting for more meaningful and challenging roles that align with his current stage in life.

George Clooney's Broadway debut with ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

George Clooney is now making his highly anticipated Broadway debut with 'Good Night, and Good Luck', the stage adaptation of his critically acclaimed 2005 film.

The play, which recounts journalist Edward R Murrow’s groundbreaking expose on Senator Joseph McCarthy, officially opens on April 3 after beginning previews on March 12.

Unlike the film version, where Clooney played producer Fred Friendly, he now takes on the role of Murrow himself, originally portrayed by David Strathairn in a performance that earned an Oscar nomination in 2006.

Clooney co-wrote the stage production alongside longtime collaborator Grant Heslov and stars in the play alongside Glenn Fleshler, Ilana Glazer, Clark Gregg, and more.

George Clooney opens up on long-awaited challenge of Broadway debut

Despite his extensive career in film and television, George Clooney admitted that Broadway was never on his radar early on.

When asked if he wished he had tackled theater sooner, he responded honestly.

"I don't know that I could've. I didn't do the work required to get there," he admitted, suggesting that stage acting requires a level of preparation and dedication that he wasn’t ready for earlier in his career.

Now, however, he is embracing the experience, even if the stage presents new challenges, especially with an audience so close.

"I'm not looking at them. I'm putting my wife [Amal Clooney] in the very, very, very back," Clooney joked, according to People.