Clooney at Venice: Politics, Parenthood and Prospective Industry Shifts
George Clooney arrives at Venice to receive the Golden Lion, saying he’s stepping back from directing to spend time with his two kids while continuing to act; he weighs in on U.S. politics with guarded optimism about the upcoming midterms and a desire for normalcy in the future, criticizes cruelty in the administration, backs Mark Ruffalo’s free speech, and discusses the Paramount-Warner Bros merger and AI’s disruptive impact on the film industry, also noting his plans for a post-ceremony dinner with Amal.
