George Clooney has completely changed his look!
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The 63-year-old actor surprised fans with a radical transformation, ditching his signature silver hair in favor of a brunet shade. On March 9, Clooney was spotted in New York’s SoHo neighborhood sporting his new hair color along with a casual outfit consisting of off-white chinos, a black leather jacket, Adidas sneakers, and sunglasses.
But this change is no coincidence. His new look is part of his preparations for his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, which will begin previews on March 12 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York and officially premiere on April 3.
George Clooney Takes the Broadway Spotlight
The play, co-written with Grant Heslov, is a stage adaptation of the 2005 film of the same name. Clooney and Heslov collaborated on the original screenplay, which tells the story of legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow and his courageous investigation of Senator Joseph McCarthy.
While Clooney portrayed news producer Fred Friendly in the film, he will play Edward R. Murrow on Broadway—the role that earned actor David Strathairn an Oscar nomination in 2006, according People.com
Clooney will be joined on stage by an impressive cast, including Mac Brandt (Colonel Anderson), Will Dagger (Don Hewitt), Christopher Denham (John Aaron), Glenn Fleshler (Fred Friendly), Ilana Glazer (Shirley Wershba), Clark Gregg (Don Hollenbeck), Paul Gross (William F. Paley), and many more.
Clooney Admits: “Memorizing Lines Is a Nightmare”
During a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on February 18, Clooney admitted that despite writing both the film and the play, memorizing lines for Broadway has been a real challenge.
🗣️ “I don’t even remember my kids’ names!”, the actor joked, referring to his 7-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, whom he shares with his wife, Amal Clooney.
Clooney recalled how, back when he was filming ER, he could easily memorize complex medical dialogue.
🗣️ “We used to film 12 pages a day full of medical terms, and I could just memorize them instantly. I was 30. Now, I can’t remember anything.”
As proof, the actor confidently pronounced the term “supraventricular tachycardia”, mentioning that he has never forgotten it since working on the hit 1994 medical drama.
A New Challenge for Clooney
Although Broadway is uncharted territory for Clooney, fans are eagerly anticipating his performance, especially in a story with such historical impact. His physical transformation, dedication to the role, and the talented cast promise a memorable production!