Ocean's Twelve star George Clooney chats with AsianConnections' Marissa Becker about pulling pranks on-set.
At the Oceans Twelve premiere in Hollywood, much of the talk surrounded the on-set pranks pulled off by Brad Pitt and infamous prankster George Clooney. Producer Jerry Weintraub told StudioLA's Marissa Becker, even he could not escape the playful antics of these two stars.
Jerry Weintraub: I was getting a massage at my house. Everyone was staying at my house in Palm Springs for three days. And the masseuse who massages me everyday was massaging me and all of a suddenI dont knowI was sleeping,she got out of the way and I felt these hands on me. They were going in places that they shouldnt go so I jumped up and I went whoa! And it was George and Brad were snapping pictures!
While some of the cast members admit to being worried on set that they would be the next target, others were a little less concerned.
Marissa: What was it like working with the notorious pranksters Brad Pitt and George Clooney?
Scott Caan: Everyday you just worried that you werent on the end of the pranks.
Vincent Cassel: Well actually I thought it would be hard but it was very easy.
Though masterminding countless pranks on set throughout his career, George Clooney finally got a big taste of what it feels like to be the prankee.
Marissa: I understand you were addressed as "Mr. Ocean" on the set in Italy? [Brad Pitt sent a memo to the crew in Italy insisting that Clooney be referred on set only as Mr. Ocean]. Whats up with that?
George Clooney: Well thats, you know, Brad Pitt thinking he is funny. He is in for a little treat. Its pay back time.
Marissa: Whats the revenge plan?
George Clooney: Well I cant tell you because Id give it away. Because you would tell people, wouldnt you? (Clooney grins with a twinkle in his eye)