Noah Wyle Says 'ER' Contract Cost Him Roles in 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
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Jack Dunn
Summary
Noah Wyle revealed on the "Still Here Hollywood" podcast that he missed out on major film roles, including the lead in "Saving Private Ryan" and a part in "Good Night, and Good Luck" (offered by George Clooney), because he was contractually unable to leave the long-running medical drama "ER."
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VarietyNoah Wyle Says 'ER' Contract Cost Him Roles in 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Good Night, and Good Luck'variety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledYeah, tons. Happens all the time.
'Good Night, and Good Luck,' George [Clooney] offered me a part in that. I couldnt' get out of 'ER' to do it.
I was offered the part of Private Ryan in 'Saving Private Ryan,' couldn't get out of 'ER' to do it.
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