George Clooney returned to the spotlight this week, unfazed by growing rumours about his marriage to Amal Clooney, with charm, grace, and a signature smile.
The actor-turned-director greeted a crowd of fans and signed autographs in New York City after the Broadway opening of Good Night and Good Luck, a live stage adaptation of his acclaimed 2005 film, per a People Magazine’s Instagram post. Donning a black leather jacket and black goggles, the Wolfs star was literally charming his devotees.
Following 20 years since Good Night and Good Luck debuted on the big screen, a powerful procedural drama that tackled the political fearmongering of McCarthyism and the journalists who dared to stand up for the truth.
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Produced and directed by Clooney, the film was celebrated for being largely accurate and starred David Strathairn in the role of legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow, and with this, the Hollywood veteran secured a nomination for Best Director at the Oscars.
Clooney shines on Broadway
Clooney brought the story back to life onstage in the Winter Garden Theatre on April 3 in front of live audience. Big names such as Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lopez attended the premiere, but it was the conspicuous absence of Amal Clooney, George’s wife of almost 10 years – international human rights lawyer – who caught the internet’s attention.
When reporters asked about Amal’s whereabouts, Clooney didn’t skip a beat. “She’s with the kids,” he responded, a calm and simple answer that only added fuel to the ongoing speculation online.
The Batman star, in a recent interview with Good Day New York, revealed he’s been in New York City for about a month with Amal and their twins.
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Interestingly, Clooney had already made light of the situation in a March interview with 60 Minutes, joking about Amal sitting “way in the back” to help calm his nerves. But if the swirling rumors had any impact on him, it didn’t show. Clooney appeared relaxed and fully immersed in the excitement of making his Broadway debut.
“Anyone who says they don’t want to be on Broadway is lying,” he said. Calling the opportunity “really cool.”
