In the movie 'Batman and Robin,' George Clooney took on the iconic role of Batman, while Arnold Schwarzenegger portrayed the main villain, Mr. Freeze. However, the film faced substantial criticism
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00:00 George Clooney, one of the top actors in Hollywood, has had an illustrious career with several
00:05 remarkable roles. However, one particular role in the film, Batman and Robin, made him
00:10 reconsider his approach to work. Moreover, the pay gap between him and his co-star, Arnold
00:16 Scherzenecker, left him feeling disheartened.
00:21 In the movie Batman and Robin, George Clooney portrayed the iconic character of Batman,
00:27 while Arnold Scherzenecker played the main villain, Mr. Freeze. Interestingly, the film
00:32 faced significant criticism and the blame seemed to fall heavily on Clooney's shoulder.
00:37 During the Hollywood Reporters Awards Charter Podcast, George candidly discussed the film
00:42 and the substantial pay disparity between him and Scherzenecker. George revealed, "Arnold
00:48 was paid I think $30 million, like 20 times what I was paid. We didn't even work together.
00:53 We only worked together for one day. But after that, I took all the blame."
00:59 Despite the disappointment and negative experience with Batman and Robin, George Clooney admitted
01:05 that he learned valuable lessons from the film's failure. He recognized that the film's
01:10 performance compelled him to rethink his approach to acting. No longer was he merely an actor
01:15 playing a role, he was also made responsible for the whole movie itself.
01:20 Reflecting on the movie's release in 1997, Batman and Robin turned out to be one of the
01:26 worst-rated Batman films to date. Despite boosting a star-studded cast, the film struggled
01:31 to overcome its critical and box office failures. George Clooney's experience with Batman and
01:37 Robin was a turning point in his career, leading him to become more thoughtful about the projects
01:43 he chooses and his level of involvement in them. It taught him the importance of taking
01:48 on responsibilities beyond just acting.
01:57 (upbeat music)