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Major Setbacks: The $100 Million Loss
The latest blow to Clooney's career came when Universal Studios decided to cancel a lucrative $100 million trilogy deal that was set to focus on Greek mythology. This ambitious project was not only meant to showcase Clooney as the lead but also aimed to rival Disney's popular Pirates of the Caribbean. The cancellation came as a direct response to Clooney's incessant political engagement, with Universal executives concluding that his involvement was no longer advantageous.