Newly engaged George Clooney has asked his good friend Matt Damon to be the best man at his upcoming wedding.

The 53-year-old star proposed to his girlfriend Amal Alamuddin last month and although it had been previously suggested he was planning to ask Brad Pitt to be his best man, Clooney has chosen Matt.

A source told The Sun newspaper: ”A lot of people thought Brad was a certainty to be George’s best man as they have been such good friends for years. But he is probably even closer to Matt.

”Besides, many years ago, during one drunken night together, George made a promise to Matt that he would make him his best man if he ever got married – so Matt called to claim his prize.”

Even though he is not going to be the best man, Brad will be there to support his pals.

”Brad took the news with good grace – but he did say he’d heckle Matt during his speech,” the source added.

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