<p>Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney has spoke candidly about the evolution of his career and the roles he is willing to take on.</p>
<p>According to Deadline, in a recent interview, Clooney revealed that he`s ready to leave his romantic lead days behind.</p>
<p>At 63 years old, Clooney acknowledges that he is no longer competing with younger leading men.</p>
<p>"I`m not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men," he said, adding, "That`s not my job. I`m not doing romantic films anymore."</p>
<p>This is not a drastic departure from his recent film choices, as Clooney noted that he has not made a romantic comedy since 1996.</p>
<p>Instead, he is focused on more mature roles that showcase his growth as an actor.</p>
<p>One such role is his upcoming portrayal of newsman Edward R. Murrow in the Broadway adaptation of his Oscar-nominated movie, `Good Night, and Good Luck`.</p>
<p>Clooney directed the film in 2005 but felt he was not ready to play Murrow at the time.</p>
<p>"Murrow had a gravitas to him that at 42 years old I didn`t -- I wasn`t able to pull off," Clooney said in the interview, as per Deadline.</p>
<p>However, he believes that his age and experience have now given him the gravitas to bring Murrow to life on stage.</p>
<p>Clooney also expressed his excitement about finally being able to hold his own on a Broadway stage.</p>
<p>"I don`t know that I could`ve [done it before]. I wasn`t -- I didn`t do the work required to get there," he said.</p>
<p>The actor looks to the example set by Paul Newman, who successfully transitioned from leading man to character actor.</p>
<p>"[Newman] figured out, [with] The Verdict, quite honestly, that he was a character actor, and he accepted that role," Clooney said, adding, "He didn`t fight it or push and try to get his face done or look younger and act younger. He just said, `Okay, that`s who I am now,` and he changed expectations a little bit."</p>
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