At a Glance
- George Clooney jokes about Batman & Robin in a new Variety interview.
- He recalls the painful suit and his past admissions about the film.
- He stars in Netflix’s Jay Kelly as a rich, successful, award-winning movie star.
- Why it matters: Fans get a fresh look at the actor’s humor and behind-the-scenes experience.
George Clooney is back in the spotlight, this time laughing at his own legacy in Batman & Robin during a recent Variety interview. While promoting his new Netflix film Jay Kelly, the Oscar-winning star recalls the painful suit and shares a tongue-in-cheek take on the film’s most infamous feature.
New Netflix Film
In Jay Kelly, Clooney plays a rich, successful, good-looking, award-winning movie star. The role is a self-referential nod to his career, and the film has already begun touring the circuit.
- Title: Jay Kelly
- Genre: Drama/Comedy
- Platform: Netflix
Variety Interview Highlights
During the interview, Clooney made light of Batman & Robin, joking that he was the best Batman and that the character has nipples.
George Clooney said:
> “I was the best Batman, and you know it, and I know it. And I don’t want to hear any more shit. All those other guys… You know, Batman has nipples, dude. He has nipples. How do you think he feeds the children? The little bats? So I don’t want to hear any more bullshit. I was the best Batman, you know.”
He also recalled the painful suit and the director’s tough instructions:
George Clooney added:
> “It was not the most fun shoot because of the suit. It was a very painful suit, and you couldn’t move. I would be laying on a board, and Joel Schumacher would direct you with a microphone with a giant speaker. And he would go, ‘Okay, George, and here we go, and ready, and… your parents are dead. You have nothing to live for. And… action!’ And they would just prop me up and I go, ‘I’m Batman.’ And they go, ‘Aaaand cut!’ And they drop me back down, and they carry me out on a board. And that was my experiences,” he chuckles. “I should have realized it was not gonna be a hit right about then.”
George Clooney concluded:
> “I’m ashamed.”
Key Takeaways
- Clooney’s humor shines through his playful jabs at Batman & Robin.
- He reflects on the physical challenges of the original film’s suit.
- The interview ties into his new Netflix project, keeping him in the public eye.
Clooney’s candid reflections and playful jabs remind fans that even the biggest Hollywood icons can laugh at their own past, while his new Netflix venture keeps him in the public eye.
