Clooney on kissing co-star Renee Zellweger
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - March 28, 2008 "Tell them your favorite scene in the film, Renee. The kissing
scene," the 46-year-old actor-director joked during a promotional
stop in Greenville, where scenes for the movie were shot. "Talk
about how much you liked the kissing scenes."
Zellweger and Clooney greeted several hundred screaming fans who
snapped photos and fought the large crowd just to catch a glimpse
of the Hollywood stars. The pair signed autographs, posed for
pictures and accepted keys to the city.
"We were fairly aware of Greenville long before we showed up
here," Clooney said. "We had a great time here and wanted to
bring the film back before we go to open it in Los Angeles ... or
anyplace else."
Zellweger said many extras in "Leatherheads," which was
inspired by a 1920s football team, were among the fans.
"I think I recognized half of this crowd from the game
sequence," the 38-year-old actress said.
"Leatherheads" opens April 4. Clooney plays an aging player on
the Duluth Bulldogs while Zellweger plays a feisty Chicago
newspaper reporter.
Clooney said he sent the script to Zellweger because he wanted
to work with her.
The two stars were mum on future projects, and Clooney avoided a
question about a possible return to NBC's "ER" in a guest
appearance.
That didn't bother the star-struck crowd.
"This is exciting," said Taryn Kraimer, 25, who brought a
purse from a local designer for Zellweger. "It's such a big deal.
You just want to be a part of it. It's a once in a lifetime thing.
And, well, who isn't a fan of George?"