Longtime pals GEORGE CLOONEY and RENÉE ZELLWEGER arrived in Salisbury, North Carolina, as part of their "Whistle Stop Express" tour to promote their new comedy, 'Leatherheads,' in theaters April 4.

George and Renée greeted fans after disembarking from the train they rode in on, gamely signing autographs for admirers.

Their new screwball comedy stars George as a charming 1920s football hero determined to guide his ragtag team to victory, all the while vying against rookie teammate JOHN KRASINSKI for spitfire news reporter Renée's affections.