George Clooney Is Choosing Fatherhood Over the Director’s Chair George Clooney Is Choosing Fatherhood Over the Director’s Chair By Michael Smith on September 2, 2026 George Clooney is putting directing on hold to focus on fatherhood, choosing acting projects that allow him to stay present for his children while receiving the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival. Continue readingGeorge Clooney Is Choosing Fatherhood Over the Director’s Chair