Atlanta, GA 12/17/2010 10:48:52 PM
George Clooney will replace Robert Downey Jr. in 'Gravity'.
'Iron Man' star Robert had been set to play a small but pivotal in the
tale of a female astronaut - to be played by Sandra Bullock - who must
find her way back to Earth after her space station is hit by satellite
debris but pulled out in mid -November.
Now George will play the astronaut who survives the space disaster with
Sandra's character in the Alfonso Cuaron-directed project, according to
The Hollywood Reporter.
The movie has been beset with casting issues for some time. Angelina
Jolie passed up the leading role in the sci-fi film, despite being
approached twice by bosses.
Natalie Portman was then offered the role by Warner Bros, the studio
behind the film with Carey Mulligan, Sandra Bullock, Sienna Miller and
Scarlett Johansson also approached or studio tested.
Although Natalie was reportedly first choice with the director, sources
claim Sandra is popular with Warner Bros. executives as they feel the
expensive effects will need a big name to justify the money spent.
The movie is now set to begin filming in spring 2011 after George
directs 'Ides of March', the adaptation of the political drama
co-starring Ryan Gosling and Paul Giamatti.
