On The Set OfGettysburg
At first, Elliott was meant to take up the role of Robert E. Lee in Gettysburg. However, it was reported that someone in the cast said they’ll leave the project if he plays the part. This, however, did not affect Elliott who found the role of Brigadier General John Buford more fascinating.
Clooney’s Eyes
Elliott worked with George Clooney on the set of Up In The Air. When asked about the experience, he said, “The one thing I remember of that was looking at [George] Clooney’s eyes. Clooney’s got a set of shark eyes, man. I mean, they’re deep and they’re dark. And it kind of disarmed me.”