Clooney: I'll film in Italy quake area

Published: Friday, July 10, 2009 9:06 a.m. MDT
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L'AQUILA, Italy — George Clooney has toured the ruins of Italy's recent earthquake and told the survivors he'll shoot a film in their mountain region.

The actor inspected crumbled buildings during a visit on the sidelines of the G-8 summit in L'Aquila. The April 6 quake left thousands homeless and killed nearly 300 people.

Italy is holding the summit there to show solidarity with the victims.

On Thursday Clooney visited a tent camp for the homeless and kissed four women and shook hands with residents.

The actor said in September he'll shoot part of a film in the area, which could help the local economy. The movie will be a thriller about a killer who tries to hide out in an Italian town.

Actor Bill Murray accompanied Clooney to help draw attention to the quake victims.

Recent comments

I agree with Albatross. Clooney is a pretty stand up guy it seems...

Anonymous | July 11, 2009 at 11:15 a.m.

Who's to say that he hasn't already done that? Not all celebrities...

Albatross | July 10, 2009 at 7:27 p.m.

Nice to draw attention,

but how about digging in your DEEP pockets...

An Observer | July 10, 2009 at 6:08 p.m.

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Luca Bruno, Associated Press

Actor George Clooney poses with firefighters as he tours earthquake damage on the sidelines of a G8 summit, in St. Eusanio, near L'Aquila, Italy, Thursday.

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