George Clooney optimistic about human survival despite grim premise of his new film The Midnight Sky

LOS ANGELES - Reporters who have met actor-director George Clooney know there are few celebrities who effortlessly radiate as much charm and good humour in person.

And at a time when most Hollywood interviews are happening over Zoom, the 59-year-old manages to do the same over a web camera, as he did while discussing his latest movie, The Midnight Sky, which debuts on Netflix on Wednesday. (Dec 23)