United Kingdom, Dec. 1 -- Brad Pitt still mocks George Clooney after beating him to a role in Thelma + Louise more than 35 years ago.

The Moneyball actor's Hollywood breakthrough came when he played the hunky J.D. in Sir Ridley Scott's classic movie, but his friend admitted he couldn't watch the film for "years" because he was so "annoyed" to have missed out on the part and subsequent recognition.

George recalled to The Sunday Times Culture magazine: "So, I was in TV. I was making a good living, but back then actors would say, 'Well, I'm a film actor - I just happen to be doing TV.'

"And I got to the final test for a role in Thelma + Louise. And, mother****er, Brad got it.

"I didn't watch Thelma + Louise for years, because I was annoy...