George Clooney arrives to set of Jodie Foster-directed movie Money Monster for his first day of filming

by annemarie Mon 02 Mar 2015, 02:57

The Daily mail has George at a studio on Sunday.
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George Clooney arrives to set of Jodie Foster-directed movie Money Monster for his first day of filming

His next acting project Money Monster is sure to be a hit as Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell and Dominic West are all co-starring in the upcoming Jodie Foster-directed drama.
And on Sunday, George Clooney was seen arriving at Kaufman Studios in Long Island, New York to film the first scenes of the highly-anticipated thriller.
The 53-year-old actor has been in residing in Manhattan with wife Amal Aladmuddin for the last few months in anticipation of a busy shooting schedule.

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Back to acting: George Clooney was spotted arriving at Kaufman Studios in Long Island, New York on Sunday to film the first scenes of the highly-anticipated thriller Money Monster
George was dressed casually in a long black coat, matching shirt, faded denim jeans and a dark grey scarf.
The former debonair bachelor was carrying a large tan backpack in one hand as he made his way inside the venue to start production.
He appeared in good spirits as he was spotted smiling several times before set.

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Casual cool: The 53-year-old actor dressed casually in a long black coat, matching shirt, faded denim jeans and a dark grey scarf
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Good to go: The silver fox appeared in good spirits as he was spotted smiling several times before set
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Day on set: The former debonair bachelor was carrying a large tan backpack in one hand as he made his way inside the venue to start production
George is set to play Lee Gates, a bombastic television personality whose show Money Monster and life are taken hostage by a spiteful hostage Kyle Budwell (O'Connell). Gates must keep himself with the help of one of the show's producers Nancy Fenn (Roberts) while the world watches live.
Outlander star Caitriona Balfe recently signed on the TriStar production directed by two-time Oscar winner Jodie Foster.
Money Monster will be the fourth collaboration between Clooney and Roberts. They previously co-starred in Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve and Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind. He produced August: Osage County in which she starred and received an Academy Award nomination.

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In good company: His next acting project Money Monster is sure to be a hit as Julia Roberts, Jack O'Donnell and Dominic West are all co-starring in the upcoming Jodie Foster-directed drama
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Money Monster: George is set to play Lee Gates, a bombastic television personality whose show Money Monster and life are taken hostage

On Thursday, George and wife Amal 'were spotting having cozy drinks in a booth at the Carlyle' according to Page Six.
'The two were with another couple at Bemelmans Bar while designer Reed Krakoff sat nearby,' added the insider.
No release date for Money Monster has been announced.

by Sevens Mon 02 Mar 2015, 04:15

Glad he is back on set!

by Nicky80 Mon 02 Mar 2015, 05:47

George and his backpack alien

by it's me Mon 02 Mar 2015, 12:58

right!

busy bee...

by What Would He Say Mon 02 Mar 2015, 13:37

Thanks for the pictures....happy George, off to work! Thumbs up!

by Donnamarie Mon 02 Mar 2015, 14:03

Thrilled to see him back on a set. I think this is the first time that George will work with a woman director. George works well with everyone but this will be a new experience. I don't know Foster's style of directing but I'm interested to hear what George will say about working with her.

by pattygirl Mon 02 Mar 2015, 16:37

Second time! 1997 The Peacemaker directed by Mimi Leder

by Donnamarie Mon 02 Mar 2015, 17:39

pattygirl wrote:Second time! 1997 The Peacemaker directed by Mimi Leder

Thanks pattygirl for setting me straight. I didn't realize that.

by Joanna Mon 02 Mar 2015, 17:49

Congrats pattygirl on your good memory. Thumbs up!

by Joanna Mon 02 Mar 2015, 17:53

George looks sensibly dressed with layers against
the cold....maybe wifely advice ? Lol
I certainly have liked his new "back pack" to the
previous black one.
Coolio

Looking forward to "Money Monster"
Did Way2OldForThis mention she'd read the script,
or has my memory gone doolally ?

by Donnamarie Mon 02 Mar 2015, 17:58

Joanna wrote:George looks sensibly dressed with layers against
the cold....maybe wifely advice ? Lol

I certainly have liked his new "back pack" to the
previous black one.

Even when he's sensibly dressed and bundled up against the cold he still looks as sexy as hell!

by Joanna Mon 02 Mar 2015, 18:02

I certainly don't disagree with you
there Donnamarie. Thumbs up!

I love the sun shining on his wedding ring
in those pictures.
Just ignore me.....I'm funny that way. Twisted Evil

by Donnamarie Mon 02 Mar 2015, 18:11

I remember Mimi Leder produced many ER episodes in the early years. Also I think she produced China Beach. That was a cool TV show back in the 90s.

Has anyone here seen any of Jodie Foster's movies that she has directed? I have not. Seen a number of movies she has acted in. She also directed an episode of House of Cards last year. And Orange is the New Black. I did see those. But really can't get a sense of her style from those.

by annemarie Mon 02 Mar 2015, 18:45

I also noticed how bright his wedding ring shines I love that he wears it .

by party animal - not! Mon 02 Mar 2015, 18:51

Now who was in the car?
Very happy bunny, with current favourite backpack (first seen at the Carlyle after trip to Tanzania and the Seychelles I think).......

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by Donnamarie Mon 02 Mar 2015, 20:46

Thanks Nicky for the extra pics. He looks so good. He is one cutie patootie!!!!!

by Nicky80 Mon 02 Mar 2015, 20:55

Cutie patootie Yahooooo

by Way2Old4Dis Mon 02 Mar 2015, 23:35

Looks like principal photography actually started Thursday of last week:

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by party animal - not! Tue 03 Mar 2015, 00:02

Interesting that Clooney and Heslov's co-producers are Lara Alameddine and her husband who also backed 'Up in the Air'

by Way2Old4Dis Tue 03 Mar 2015, 02:44

Joanna wrote:...
Did Way2OldForThis mention she'd read the script,
or has my memory gone doolally ?

Neither. I've read early versions of Hail, Caesar and Our Brand Is Crisis. But this script was acquired before the Black List (favorite unproduced scripts among agents, readers, execs, etc in a particular year) came out, so it's hard to come by. I'm still trying to get my hands on a copy. I really want to read it.

by Joanna Tue 03 Mar 2015, 20:01

Oh thanks Way2....good luck with your
script hunting then. sunny

It sounds good from the synopsis.

by bgarabedian Wed 04 Mar 2015, 08:25

George is looking good. happy and ready to go to work. I think he likes working and this is where he belongs doing films, directing, and producing and enjoying his life. bg

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