Hollywood star George Clooney is reportedly set to follow in the footsteps of fellow actors Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger by running to be governor of California.

George Clooney is considering venturing into politics. Credit: Poree Audrey/ABACA/Press Association Images

Clooney, who has starred in blockbusters including Ocean's 11 and Gravity, is apparently being courted by the Democrats to run in 2018.