George Clooney reportedly thinks Lindsay Lohan is a "preternaturally gifted" actress.

The Hollywood hunk apparently thinks troubled star Lindsay could have a long career ahead of her. Her acting has been on the backburner lately while she battles legal and personal troubles, but George is adamant she will resurrect her career.

"George always liked Lindsay's acting chops he said she's preternaturally gifted. And he hates seeing how people in Hollywood get kicked around and end up as bait in a shark tank. He'd like to give Lindsay a hand up," a source told National Enquirer.

It's been claimed George is already looking for roles he thinks would suit Lindsay. He apparently hopes to get her back onto a film set within the next 12 months.

"George told me Lindsay's agent had contacted him about casting her in his film company's next production," the source explained. "And he said, I would work with her. She's talented and she could use a break Lord knows I've gotten enough of them.'"