Noah Wyle Says He Missed Out on 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Role Due to 'ER' Filming Schedule
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Carly Thomas
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Noah Wyle revealed on the Still Here Hollywood podcast that he missed out on several film roles due to his demanding schedule on ER, including a part in George Clooney's Oscar-winning film Good Night, and Good Luck. Wyle, who starred in 11 seasons of the medical drama from 1994 to 2005, said such missed opportunities "happen all the time" in the industry.
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The Hollywood ReporterNoah Wyle Says He Missed Out on 'Good Night, and Good Luck' Role Due to 'ER' Filming Schedulehollywoodreporter.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledYeah, tons. Happens all the time.
Good Night, and Good Luck, George [Clooney] offered me a part in that. I couldn't get out of ER to do it.
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