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George Clooney, Brad Pitt Deny $35M 'Wolfs' Salaries

Sep 1, 2024, 10:52 PM

George Clooney has publicly denied reports that he and Brad Pitt were paid $35 million each for their roles in the upcoming film 'Wolfs'. During a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, Clooney addressed the rumors, stating that the actual salaries were 'millions, and millions, and millions of dollars less' than reported. He emphasized that such high figures are detrimental to the film industry. Additionally, Clooney mentioned that both he and Pitt returned some of their earnings to help secure theatrical distribution for the film. The New York Times had initially reported the $35 million figure.