George Clooney expressed doubt about the proposed Paramount and Warner Bros merger while attending the Venice Film Festival. He stated that he does not see how the merger financially ends up making sense for the people trying to complete it. Clooney added that he worries whenever a big company swallows up another company. TheWrap reported his remarks from the event and noted the comments drew attention among attendees. The actor offered no endorsement of the deal and left open how the situation might develop. His statements focused on the financial aspects of the consolidation rather than other potential effects.