George Clooney reveals plans to QUIT acting due to ageing
GEORGE CLOONEY has revealed that he plans to quite acting because he thinks he is getting too old for films.
The actor has opened up about ageing on screen explaining that he feels viewers don't want to see him grow older.
Speaking to the BBC about the subject, he said: "I think nobody really wants to see anybody really age.
"You know, it's a very unforgiving thing, the camera is, and so ageing becomes something that you know, you try to do less and less on screen.
"You try to pick the films that work best for you and as you age they become less and less."
George Clooney Wants to Quit Acting Before Appearing Too Old
During his interview, he admitted that when it comes to ageing in the movie industry, it is "obvious a lot worse for women".
George, who is best known for his breakthrough role in medical drama ER as Dr. Doug Ross, revealed he felt it was time to focus on directing instead.
He commented: "As you age on screen you get to that point where you really understand that, you know, you can't stay in front of the camera your whole life. And so it's much more fun, and it's indefinitely more creative, to be directing."
The 54-year-old also said directing was his "great love", continuing: "I do enjoy it a lot.
"I've had really great success, and I've had some not-so-successful films, and that's also part of the experience. But what I'll say is it's really fun."
George, who is happily married to British lawyer Amal, currently stars in Hail, Casear! and takes on the role of actor Baird Whitlock.