George Clooney was furious when Brad Pitt landed a role in ‘Thelma and Louise’

Hollywood hunk George Clooney has revealed he was furious when Brad Pitt beat him to a role in 'Thelma and Louise'.

The 'Micheal Clayton' star - who became close pals with Pitt after they starred in the 2001 film 'Ocean's Eleven' - was desperate to play the cowboy hitchhiker in the hit 1991 film - and couldn't bring himself to watch the movie after losing out on the part.

He said: "I remember when Brad got the role and I didn't know who he was.

"I was like, 'F**k that guy!' I didn't want to watch the movie for a couple of years after that because I knew it was a great part and ended up being the greatest breakthrough part of all time."

George - who made his name starring in US TV hospital drama 'ER' from 1994 to 1999 - also insists he would never consider returning to the show.

He added to the Radio Times magazine: "All those rumours of an 'ER' reunion are a complete myth. You read a lot of different things in different place. I'm of the generation that still believes that if it's written down there's some element of truth in it."

By Owen Williams, Feb 09 2008 © Copyright 2008 - Showbiz Spy