Harrison Ford Still Regrets Rejecting Major Movie Role That Won George Clooney an Oscar

I have to admit that while I lurve Harrison Ford, I can't imagine him in this role at all. Can you?

 “I think I made a mistake”: Harrison Ford Still Regrets Rejecting Major Movie Role That Won George Clooney an Oscar

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Harrison Ford has cemented his place as one of the most legendary actors in history, with his roles in beloved franchises like Star Wars and Indiana Jones earning him a dedicated global following. However, despite his many accomplishments, there is one particular role that still haunts him to this day: Robert Barnes in Syriana.


This powerful political thriller, which ultimately earned George Clooney an Academy Award [not to mention a permanently damaged spine and life-long pain - katiedot], was originally offered to Ford. However, he turned it down due to his disagreement with certain aspects of the script, which he felt were not truthful.
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How Syriana Almost Didn’t Happen: George Clooney’s Award-Winning Performance

Released in 2005, Syriana remains a powerful and thought-provoking political thriller that delved deep into the corrupt nature of the oil industry. The film, which featured an outstanding performance by George Clooney as Robert Barnes, tackled complex themes of greed, power, and political manipulation, shedding light on the disturbing realities of the modern world.

Despite the critical acclaim and box office success that Syriana ultimately garnered, it’s hard to believe that the film almost didn’t make it to the big screen. Clooney himself admitted that he was surprised when the project was given the green light, given the bleak climate in America at the time.
In an interview, Clooney recalled the time when he first read the script for Syriana and how it immediately struck a chord with him. He said.

“I was surprised Warner Bros. stepped up. It was green-lit two years ago and back then the climate in America was very dark. It was like McCarthy in a sense. People would come to me and whisper, ‘I agree with you’ and I’d go, ‘Why are you whispering?’ Everyone turned into chickens—-.”

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There are only 2 movies that George has acted in that I have not seen. Syriana and Hail Caesar. I hated his weight gain and beard so I just didn't watch it. I also hated that he got injured so badly during it. Yes, I know, I'm being shallow. Part of me wants to see it because he won an Oscar for his performance but I hear some of the scenes were gruesome. One of these days I'll get around to it.

Ida - You really should see Syriana. It's a good movie and George does a great job in it. Hail Caesar is worth a watch, too.

Yes, you really should. It says such a lot about the situation in the world today and is absolutely spot on in many ways. Definitely something George should be extremely proud of.

And Hail Caesar is hilarious - very Coen Brothers...