Clooney withdraws from union after 'Leatherheads' snub

George Clooney has withdrawn from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) after the union rejected his request for a writing credit on new movie 'Leatherheads'.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2008 - 13:05

George Clooney has withdrawn from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) after the union rejected his request for a writing credit on new movie 'Leatherheads'.

The star directed, produced and starred in the football-focused film but sought acknowledgement for his contribution to the script, alongside writers Duncan Brantley and Rick Reilly.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Clooney Person: George Clooney Person: Rick Reilly Organisation: Writers Guild of America Organisation: WGA Organisation: Variety.com

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