Space was finally made scary again in Alfonso Cuaron’s visceral, terrifying “Gravity.”
Bullock, meanwhile, was nominated for Best Actress for her committed performance as co-lead.
However, there were several other A-listers in the running for the part before Bullock finally nabbed it.
Although Jolie was courted to co-star alongside him, she eventually passed.
But ultimately, she was considered a bit young for the role.
Thankfully, Clooney’s schedule opened up at the opportune moment and he gladly signed on.
The rest is history.
