George Clooney To Play Astronaut In Gravity

Los Angeles: Hollywood star George Clooney will soon play an astronaut in 3D space thriller Gravity.

Clooney's representative confirmed the development, reports ew.com.

The movie is a co-production by Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures, and will be directed by Alfonso Cuaron. The cast also includes Sandra Bullock.

If rumours are to believed, Clooney has replaced Robert Downey Jr in the role.