United Kingdom, Oct. 26 -- George Clooney insists Hollywood stars are "not allowed to get old".

The 64-year-old actor plays fictional big screen icon Jay Kelly in the upcoming Netflix movie of the same name, and he has reflected on the relationship between film fans and the stars they grow up watching.

He told Empire magazine: "You really do live your life through people's actors and pictures.

"And you're not allowed to get old. I have people come [up to] me all the time saying, 'You're a lot older than I thought.' Like, f*** off! I'm 64!"

Clooney reflected on a scene from the film where his character is watching his life on screen, and the clips are all from the actor's other real life roles over the years.

He said: "There's a weird...