George Clooney is planning to temporarily step away from acting in order to dedicate more time to philanthropic initiatives. He shared this during the 51st Chaplin Award Gala at Lincoln Center, where the actor was honored for his significant contribution to the film industry.

At the center of his focus is the work of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which he co-founded with his wife Amal Clooney. The organization is dedicated to protecting human rights and supporting those affected by violence and injustice.

In addition, Clooney plans to engage more actively with the Roybal School of Film and Television Production – an educational initiative designed to expand opportunities for young people from underrepresented communities in the film industry.

At the same time, the actor emphasizes that this is not a complete withdrawal from his profession. He remains open to new roles – provided they are truly strong and meaningful projects.

It is noteworthy that George Clooney has made similar statements before. Back in 2017, he spoke about his intention to reduce his acting workload, yet continued working both in front of and behind the camera, increasingly prioritizing selectivity and the quality of projects.

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