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The long-in-production film was reportedly co-penned by U2's Bono, Wenders,
and Nicholas Klein, who collaborated with Wenders on the helmer's last film,
The End of Violence. The pic will star Gibson as a federal agent who
investigates the death of a billionaire's son at a seedy hotel. The film is
being co-produced through Gibson's Icon Productions.
Jeremy Davies (Saving Private Ryan) and Milla Jovovich (The Fifth Element)
play two hotel residents whose lives are turned upside down by the tenacious
agent, who is trying to determine whether the death was a suicide or murder.
Bono may also appear in the film, and U2 will lend a hand on the soundtrack.
According to Daily Variety, Gibson may take a bold dramatic leap and shave his
head for the part, which he'll shoot in January. While his role is central to
the film, his actual shooting time will reportedly only last a few weeks.
After finishing work on Hotel, Gibson will continue to prep for the May start
of the big-screen adaptation of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, which he plans
to direct. Gibson is still trying to land a superstar for the lead, and
Variety says he's actively courting Brad Pitt.
And for those who enjoy rock and roll lore, the title Million Dollar Hotel is
also the nickname of a flophouse in L.A. where, in 1987, U2 took to the roof
and filmed the video for "Where the Streets Have No Name."
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