Actor George Clooney, center, is escorted by Venice Biennale president Davide Croff, left, and Venice Film Festival director Marco Muller as he arrives for thre "Michael Clayton" premiere on day 3 of the 64th Venice Film Festival on Aug. 31, 2007, in Venice, Italy. Clooney stars in the movie.
"Michael Clayton" star George Clooney stares eye to eye with the trademark golden lions at the movie's premiere at the 64th Venice Film Festival on Aug. 31, 2007.
Actor George Clooney makes a face for photographers as he arrives for the screening of his latest movie, "Michael Clayton," at the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007.
Actor George Clooney gestures as he arrives for the screening of his latest movie "Michael Clayton" competing in the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007.
Actors George Clooney, left, and Tilda Swinton arrive for the screening of their latest movie "Michael Clayton" in competition at the 64th Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug 31, 2007.
Actor George Clooney arrives for the screening of his latest movie "Michael Clayton," competing in the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. The movie opens in limited release in the U.S. in October.
From left, actor George Clooney, actress Tilda Swinton and director Tony Gilroy arrive for the screening of their latest movie "Michael Clayton" competing in the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007.
Actor George Clooney peeks out of a boat as he arrives to present his latest movie "Michael Clayton" competing in the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. The actor owns a villa in Italy, not far from Venice.
Actor George Clooney waves from a boat as he arrives to present his latest movie "Michael Clayton" competing in the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007.
Actor George Clooney arrives to present his latest movie "Michael Clayton" competing in the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007.
Actor George Clooney is surrounded by fans as he presents his latest movie "Michael Clayton" competing in the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007.
"Michael Clayton" co-stars George Clooney, left, and Tilda Swinton joke around at a press conference for their movie before its premiere at the 64th Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug 31, 2007.
"Michael Clayton" co-stars George Clooney, left, and Tilda Swinton strike poses for photographers at a press conference for their movie before its premiere at the 64th Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug 31, 2007.
George Clooney wasn't the only celebrity at Venice. Actor-director Kenneth Branagh, left, arrives with his wife, Lindsay Brunnock, for the screening of his latest movie "Sleuth" in competition at the 64th Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Thursday, Aug 30, 2007.
Actor Michael Caine and wife, Shakira, attend the "Sleuth" premiere during the 64th Annual Venice Film Festival on August 30, 2007 in Venice, Italy. Caine, who was in the 1972 movie, plays the older character in this version.
Co-stars Jude Law and Michael Caine attend the "Sleuth" premiere during the 64th Annual Venice Film Festival on Aug. 30, 2007, in Venice, Italy.
Actor Patrick Caroll, left, and actor Robert Devaney arrive for the screening of their latest movie "Redacted" in competition at the 64th Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007.
Director Brian De Palma signs autographs as he arrives for the screening of his latest movie "Redacted" in competition at the 64th Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 31, 2007.
Director Spike Lee attends the "Michael Clayton" premiere in Venice during day 3 of the 64th Venice Film Festival on Aug. 31, 2007, in Venice, Italy.
Actress Jaclyn Jonet blows a kiss during the press conference of the film "Searchers 2.0" in competition in the Horizons session of the 64th Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug 31, 2007.