Total Revolution After the Open Secret About Brad Pitt and George Clooney Is Confirmed

Although the shine of classic Hollywood seems to be fading, there are still stars who keep their power at the box office and continue to fascinate the audience. If we talk about cinema legends, it's impossible not to mention two actors of the same generation who, despite the years, remain undisputed icons: Brad Pitt and George Clooney. It has been confirmed the open secret: after years of joint projects and an unbreakable friendship, their relationship had a beginning marked by rivalry.

Now, with the release of Wolfs on AppleTV+, their chemistry is making headlines again. Although the release hasn't received the best reviews, seeing Clooney and Pitt sharing the screen has brought back to the audience that magic that only the stars of yesteryear could provoke. How did they manage to go from rivals to inseparable accomplices in a world as volatile as Hollywood?

The Role That Changed Everything: The Beginning of a Rivalry That Transformed Into Friendship

It all started in the 90s, when Brad Pitt achieved his first major media impact with a supporting role in Thelma & Louise. What few knew is that George Clooney also auditioned for that same role. "It was the moment I started competing with him without knowing it," Clooney acknowledged years later in an interview for GQ.

The defeat hurt, so much that Clooney took years to watch the entire movie. But, interestingly, it was that rejection that became the first point of connection between them. What started as a silent rivalry gradually transformed into mutual respect, and later into a complicity that transcends the screen.

During the 90s, their careers ran parallel, marked by successes and recognitions. However, their public profiles were different. While George Clooney represented a more classic heartthrob prototype, Brad Pitt always projected a more rebellious and rogue aura, becoming one of the great "sex symbols" of the era.

Meanwhile, Clooney also participated in action movies. However, he was mainly known for his leading role in the successful television series ER. It was a more family-oriented project aimed at a more adult audience.

Ocean's Eleven: The Turning Point That Sealed Their Friendship

Both actors were named at different times "the sexiest man alive" by People magazine. However, the moment when their rivalry gave way to a genuine and lasting friendship was during the filming of Ocean's Eleven.

The chemistry and magnetism they exuded transcended the screen, and their friendship strengthened during the filming days. Since then, they have collaborated on the two sequels of the Ocean's saga. Besides their collaboration in the Coen brothers' movie Burn After Reading, and now, they surprise us again with their new work in Wolfs.

But beyond their professional projects, they have built a constant and lasting friendship that spans more than two decades. Even in delicate moments, like the media divorce process of Brad Pitt with Angelina Jolie, George Clooney didn't hesitate to show him his unconditional support.

A Friendship Based on Practical Jokes

The relationship between George Clooney and Brad Pitt is not only based on film projects and mutual support in difficult times. It is also known for the elaborate and fun pranks they play on each other during filming.

An example of these pranks occurred during the filming of Ocean's Eleven in Italy. Brad Pitt filled the city with posters featuring George Clooney's face and the text: "George Clooney only wants to be called Daddy Ocean. Don't look him in the eyes."

The prank was so convincing that the Italian press took it seriously, criticizing Clooney's supposed ego and diva airs. These anecdotes demonstrate the complicity and humor shared by these two cinema icons. In fact, they take jabs at each other whenever they can.

"Pretty boy Pitt... I don't know if you've seen him up close lately. He doesn't look so good, but with makeup and visual effects, we can save him," Clooney commented with his characteristic humor.

Meanwhile, Brad Pitt has stated that his are different: "My pranks could last a lifetime, but his pranks cut to the bone. They hurt. For example, not being able to return to my hometown because he did something to me. They're very, very dirty tricks," Pitt explained.

The confirmation of the close friendship between Brad Pitt and George Clooney reveals an unknown facet of the relationship between these two cinema giants. Their ability to overcome the initial competition and build such a strong and lasting bond is a testament to their personal and professional maturity. Will Wolfs be the last joint chapter or the prelude to new cinematic adventures?