REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Like the subjects of his new film, George Clooney took a chance on a group of actors to transform them into believable professional rowers for "The Boys in the Boat".
Directed by Clooney, the film is based on the best-selling non-fiction novel by Daniel James Brown.
We had nutritionists and trainers," British actor Turner, 33, said.
It's the closest thing I'm ever going to feel to being part of a professional sports team."
"The Boys in the Boat" is out in cinemas in the U.S. and Canada on Dec. 25 and globally in January.
Persons:
George Clooney, Edward R, Mario Anzuoni, Clooney, Daniel James Brown, Joe Rantz, Callum Turner, Joel Edgerton's, Al Ulbrickson, Terry O'Neill, Turner, I'm, Hanna Rantala, Richard Chang
Organizations:
Roybal, of Film, Learning, REUTERS, University of Washington, Ivy League, Berlin, Team, Thomson
Locations:
Los Angeles , California, U.S, London, British, Atlanta, Canada