Washington, March 24 -- Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney has spoke candidly about the evolution of his career and the roles he is willing to take on.

According to Deadline, in a recent interview, Clooney revealed that he's ready to leave his romantic lead days behind.

At 63 years old, Clooney acknowledges that he is no longer competing with younger leading men.

"I'm not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men," he said, adding, "That's not my job. I'm not doing romantic films anymore."

This is not a drastic departure from his recent film choices, as Clooney noted that he has not made a romantic comedy since 1996.

Instead, he is focused on more mature roles that showcase his growth as an actor.

One such role is his u...