George Clooney is set to make his directing return for a new TV British thriller drama, which is scheduled to start filming this summer in London. The Hollywood icon, aged 62, will be directing the Paramount+ thriller starring fellow actor Michael Fassbender, who is 47 years old. The posh area of Belgravia in London will serve as the stunning location for the filming. The thriller is said to focus on a spy who struggles to readjust to life upon returning home from working in the field, with similarities to the TV and movie versions of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
The new thriller show is an adaptation of Eric Rochant’s show The Bureau, which was a hit when it was streamed in France from 2015 to 2020. Residents of Belgravia’s Eaton Square have already been contacted and offered compensation to allow filming outside their homes. Clooney’s decision to film in Britain is significant as he previously lived in the quiet village of Sonning, Berkshire with his second wife Amal. Although he relocated to France last year, England seems to have a special place in his heart. While juggling filming duties, Clooney was also seen earlier this month filming his upcoming Netflix film Jay Kelly with co-star Isla Fisher in Hampshire.
The plot details of Clooney’s new blockbuster have been kept under wraps, but it has been described as a funny and emotional coming-of-age film about adults. The film also stars Patrick Wilson, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Jim Broadbent, and Billy Crudup, with Isla Fisher as the co-star. Isla Fisher recently announced her split from her husband Sascha Baron Cohen days after actress Rebel Wilson accused him of harassment on the set of The Brothers Grimsby. The news of Fisher’s split comes as she prepares to work alongside Clooney and the other cast members for the Netflix film, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the project.
The Hollywood legend has chosen to return to Britain for his latest directing project, drawing on his love for the country where he previously lived. The actors involved in the new thriller and Netflix film bring a mix of talent and experience to the projects, promising an exciting outcome for audiences. While details of the thriller’s plot remain a mystery, fans can look forward to seeing Clooney’s directing skills in action alongside the talented cast. With the filming set to begin in London this summer, the new projects are sure to generate buzz in the entertainment industry as more information becomes available.
