George Clooney is being eyed to star in a Buck Rogers revival
The Hollywood star has already boarded Legendary s television adaptation of the cult sci-fi hero as an ex ecutive producer, and is now being lined up for the starring role 2 February 2021
George joined the project alongside Smokehouse Pictures partners Grant Heslov, and although insiders suggest there is currently no acting deal in place, he is thought to be in talks for the part.
The 59-year-old star and Grant have joined Angry Films Don Murphy and Susan Montford to produce alongside Flint Dille â the grandson of the original Buck Rogers creator Philip Francis Nowlan.
Bidi, Bidi, Bidi! George Clooney Targeting Buck Rogers Reboot fandompost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from fandompost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
January 28, 2021 3:45pm
by
Borys Kit
Getty Images; Everett
Clooney and his Smokehouse partner Grant Heslov will exec produce the project which is being developed as a potential starring vehicle for him.
George Clooney may be heading into the future. The actor-turned-filmmaker, currently in the awards sphere with
Midnight Sky, is circling Legendary’s adaptation of classic pulp hero Buck Rogers in potential multiple capacities.
Legendary is currently developing a prestige limited series that is being written by Brian K. Vaughan with the goal of launching a film and an anime off-shoot if the initial series is a success.
Heat Vision
1.2k Views
After years of finally trying to pop ‘Buck Rogers’ back into orbit, Legendary may have found a goose prized enough to lay such a golden egg.
George Clooney.
The self-proclaimed
worst Batman ever is executive producing, with an eye to playing the title role, the studio’s adaptation of the classic pulp hero, according to THR.
Legendary have grand plans for the ‘Buck Rogers’ brand : In addition to a film they’re developing a limited series as well as an anime offering.
The producing committee will include Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Productions, “Transformers” producers Don Murphy and Susan Montford, and Flint Dille, grandson of the original Buck Rogers creator Philip Francis Nowlan.