A supply stated: “They’ve been papering over the cracks for years and Amal is in New York with their children to assist George, however it appears to be very a lot window dressing and as soon as the play is over, they’re going to seemingly go their separate methods.
“And he’ll be needing each penny of that $300,000 per week for his divorce warfare chest as a result of this break up is gonna value monster cash. She’s a lawyer for Pete’s sake!”
Whereas a doable break up looms, Clooney is gearing as much as make historical past – not simply on stage, however on the financial institution.
His debut on Broadway within the stage adaptation of Good Evening, and Good Luck goes to be so profitable sources say his paycheck will eclipse these of theater veterans akin to Hugh Jackman and Bette Midler.
“George is getting an enormous deal,” one other insider instructed us. “Not solely is he starring within the manufacturing, however he additionally wrote it, which means he’s making the most of a number of income streams. He’s anticipated to earn greater than $300,000 per week.”
With this groundbreaking contract, Clooney is poised to surpass Broadway’s largest earners.
Jackman’s profitable run in The Music Man reportedly introduced in round $100,000 per week, whereas Midler’s celebrated stint in Howdy, Dolly! set new information for a single feminine performer’s Broadway earnings with $150,000 per week.
Nonetheless, 63-year-old Clooney’s mixture of on-stage expertise and behind-the-scenes management is setting an unprecedented monetary benchmark.