George Clooney talked about how he lost the role of J.D., the charming drifter in 'Thelma & Louise,' to Brad Pitt after making it to the final audition. Clooney described how the role turned Pitt into a movie star almost overnight, while at that time, Clooney was still mainly known for television roles. He admitted the loss was disappointing, but also acknowledged how much the part helped launch Pitt's film career.
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