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Liam Neeson is writing a movie script with Bono.
The actor has been working with the U2 singer on the story for the last "six years" and he is very excited about the project.
Neeson revealed: "We chat, or with him a lot of the time I just listen. "He's a wonderful man. He's got an idea for a script which we've been working on for the past six years."
The story focuses on the Irish showband movement in the 1970s, but although Neeson is one of the writers he has not revealed if he wants to star in the film if it gets made.
The 62-year-old actor has become a major action star in the last decade and his latest role in 'A Walk Among The Tombstones' sees him on the hunt for a drug-dealer's kidnapped wife.
Although Neeson is portrayed as fearless on screen he admits he has plenty of fears and phobias in real life.
He told The Independent website: "I do have a fear of heights but my son and I recently climbed this little peak called Mollie's Nipple in Utah. It's only 3,000 ft or something but I was shit-scared, especially getting nearer the summit. It wasn't pickaxe time but it was pretty steep. Everybody says don't look down but you have to look down. It was scary but I'm glad I did it. I did it for my son."
Liam Neeson writing script with Bono
Liam Neeson is writing a movie script with Bono.
The actor has been working with the U2 singer on the story for the last "six years" and he is very excited about the project.
Neeson revealed: "We chat, or with him a lot of the time I just listen. "He's a wonderful man. He's got an idea for a script which we've been working on for the past six years."
The story focuses on the Irish showband movement in the 1970s, but although Neeson is one of the writers he has not revealed if he wants to star in the film if it gets made.
The 62-year-old actor has become a major action star in the last decade and his latest role in 'A Walk Among The Tombstones' sees him on the hunt for a drug-dealer's kidnapped wife.
Although Neeson is portrayed as fearless on screen he admits he has plenty of fears and phobias in real life.
He told The Independent website: "I do have a fear of heights but my son and I recently climbed this little peak called Mollie's Nipple in Utah. It's only 3,000 ft or something but I was shit-scared, especially getting nearer the summit. It wasn't pickaxe time but it was pretty steep. Everybody says don't look down but you have to look down. It was scary but I'm glad I did it. I did it for my son."
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Matt Smith has been cast to appear in 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies'.
The former 'Doctor Who' star is the latest big name to be added to the eagerly-away movie, which is an adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's book that parodies Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice'.
Among those set to appear alongside Smith in the film is 'Downton Abbey' star Lily James, who will play the role of Elizabeth Bennet, who would rather defend the countryside against zombies than settle for a life of tranquillity.
In the film, Smith will play the role of a parson who proposes marriage to Elizabeth, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film will also feature the likes of Douglas Booth, Jack Huston - who has just been cast in the 'Ben Hur' remake - and Sam Riley.
Production on the film is set to start on September 24, with the release date scheduled for 2015.
Meanwhile, Smith said earlier this year that he will return to 'Doctor Who'.
The actor bowed out of his role as the titular Time Lord in last year's Christmas special, but he can't wait for the next special anniversary episode so he can reprise his role.
Speaking at this year's Calgary Expo fan convention, he reportedly said: "I'm just waiting for the next anniversary. I spoke to Steven [Moffat, executive producer] the other day and said, 'What's the quickest one we can do?' "
Matt Smith cast in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Matt Smith has been cast to appear in 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies'.
The former 'Doctor Who' star is the latest big name to be added to the eagerly-away movie, which is an adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's book that parodies Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice'.
Among those set to appear alongside Smith in the film is 'Downton Abbey' star Lily James, who will play the role of Elizabeth Bennet, who would rather defend the countryside against zombies than settle for a life of tranquillity.
In the film, Smith will play the role of a parson who proposes marriage to Elizabeth, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film will also feature the likes of Douglas Booth, Jack Huston - who has just been cast in the 'Ben Hur' remake - and Sam Riley.
Production on the film is set to start on September 24, with the release date scheduled for 2015.
Meanwhile, Smith said earlier this year that he will return to 'Doctor Who'.
The actor bowed out of his role as the titular Time Lord in last year's Christmas special, but he can't wait for the next special anniversary episode so he can reprise his role.
Speaking at this year's Calgary Expo fan convention, he reportedly said: "I'm just waiting for the next anniversary. I spoke to Steven [Moffat, executive producer] the other day and said, 'What's the quickest one we can do?' "
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Idris Elba keeps in contact with his five-month-old son via FaceTime when he is away on movie shoots.
The 'No Good Deed' star admits he hates being apart from his little boy, Winston, and girlfriend Naiyana Garth when he is filming and stays in constant contact with them via the video calling service to make sure he doesn't miss any of their tot's milestones.
He said: "I FaceTime with him. When I call, he sees me and gives me a big old smile. He's so cute."
The 42-year-old heartthrob, who also has a 12-year-old daughter, Isan, with his ex Dormowa Sherman, tried to relax after long days on the set of the thriller but admits it was tough because he spent so much time shooting dark scenes.
He said: "I tried to have fun. I was staying in an apartment that had a pool table in it, so I was always inviting people over."
The London-born star, who plays an escaped convict holding someone hostage in the movie, insists he is nothing like his character in real life and is eager to do a romantic comedy to show his fans a different side of him.
He added to Us Weekly magazine: "I'm not that scary in real life. I want to do a rom-com with Melissa McCarthy. I even told her that at an award show and she said, 'Yeah! Let's do it!' "
Idris Elba loves FaceTime
Idris Elba keeps in contact with his five-month-old son via FaceTime when he is away on movie shoots.
The 'No Good Deed' star admits he hates being apart from his little boy, Winston, and girlfriend Naiyana Garth when he is filming and stays in constant contact with them via the video calling service to make sure he doesn't miss any of their tot's milestones.
He said: "I FaceTime with him. When I call, he sees me and gives me a big old smile. He's so cute."
The 42-year-old heartthrob, who also has a 12-year-old daughter, Isan, with his ex Dormowa Sherman, tried to relax after long days on the set of the thriller but admits it was tough because he spent so much time shooting dark scenes.
He said: "I tried to have fun. I was staying in an apartment that had a pool table in it, so I was always inviting people over."
The London-born star, who plays an escaped convict holding someone hostage in the movie, insists he is nothing like his character in real life and is eager to do a romantic comedy to show his fans a different side of him.
He added to Us Weekly magazine: "I'm not that scary in real life. I want to do a rom-com with Melissa McCarthy. I even told her that at an award show and she said, 'Yeah! Let's do it!' "
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Ben Affleck hopes starring in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' will be "an education".
The 42-year-old actor was a controversial choice to appear as the Caped Crusader in the sequel to 2013's 'Man of Steel', but he is hoping to learn a lot from working on such a huge blockbuster, which he thinks will have an effect on his own directing talents.
Asked what tempted him to accept the role, he said: "To get the exposure to a movie of this scale is an education."
He admitted there is a strategy to taking on the role, with George Clooney's prospects as a director being boosted by his own turn as Batman, and similarly Clint Eastwood played Dirty Harry at Warner Bros. for almost two decades, allowing them to finance his other directorial projects.
Pondering whether the same will prove true for him, Ben added: "I hope it's true. You're always thinking about the momentum you're trying to build in your career.
"There are dual thought processes - on the one hand, you're going, 'What's interesting to me?' On the other hand, you're thinking, 'How do I give myself the opportunity to do these things?'
"And that calculus, I think, consciously or subconsciously, is part of any career thought process."
However, he insisted he is glad to be playing Batman and - having grown up loving movies like 'Midnight Run' and 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark' - he doesn't see the summer blockbuster as a step down.
He added to The Sunday Times' Culture magazine: "[They're the] best version of popcorn movies. Being raised in that cinematic environment, I viewed these movies as just as interesting as any.
"I got a little older and sort of developed different taste, but I still like a really good commercial movie as much as I like 'The White Ribbon.' "
Ben Affleck hoping for Batman education
Ben Affleck hopes starring in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' will be "an education".
The 42-year-old actor was a controversial choice to appear as the Caped Crusader in the sequel to 2013's 'Man of Steel', but he is hoping to learn a lot from working on such a huge blockbuster, which he thinks will have an effect on his own directing talents.
Asked what tempted him to accept the role, he said: "To get the exposure to a movie of this scale is an education."
He admitted there is a strategy to taking on the role, with George Clooney's prospects as a director being boosted by his own turn as Batman, and similarly Clint Eastwood played Dirty Harry at Warner Bros. for almost two decades, allowing them to finance his other directorial projects.
Pondering whether the same will prove true for him, Ben added: "I hope it's true. You're always thinking about the momentum you're trying to build in your career.
"There are dual thought processes - on the one hand, you're going, 'What's interesting to me?' On the other hand, you're thinking, 'How do I give myself the opportunity to do these things?'
"And that calculus, I think, consciously or subconsciously, is part of any career thought process."
However, he insisted he is glad to be playing Batman and - having grown up loving movies like 'Midnight Run' and 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark' - he doesn't see the summer blockbuster as a step down.
He added to The Sunday Times' Culture magazine: "[They're the] best version of popcorn movies. Being raised in that cinematic environment, I viewed these movies as just as interesting as any.
"I got a little older and sort of developed different taste, but I still like a really good commercial movie as much as I like 'The White Ribbon.' "
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Dan Stevens admits it was an "extraordinary" experience working with his "hero" Liam Neeson for 'A Walk Among the Tombstones'.
The 31-year-old actor stars opposite the Hollywood action man in the new crime drama and he was very impressed when watching how Neeson works.
In an interview with Collider.com, Stevens said: "At times, for sure. It's been an amazing year actually just working with a number of my childhood heroes - Liam Neeson, Ben Stiller for 'Night At The Museum, Adam Sandler in 'The Cobbler' and John Travolta in 'Criminal Activities'. Yeah, it is quite extraordinary, but what's really exciting for me is just seeing how these guys work, especially on 'Tombstones...' Liam leads a great set. He takes the work very seriously. He's a total pro, shows up very cool, gets the job done."
Stevens also revealed Neeson, 62, constantly lightened the mood on set with his jokes and stories, which was necessary to counter-balance the gritty plot of the movie, which focuses on Neeson's character, private investigator Matthew Scudder, searching for the kidnapped wife of Stevens' alter-ego, drug-dealer Kenny Kristo.
The former 'Downton Abbey' star added: "I like Liam's way of working. He has a lightness off camera which keeps everyone in the right place. It's a very dark film, and if we were to inhabit that the whole time it could be a lot tougher than it was. He's a great guy to work with."
Dan Stevens working with ‘hero’ Liam Neeson was ‘extraordinary’
Dan Stevens admits it was an "extraordinary" experience working with his "hero" Liam Neeson for 'A Walk Among the Tombstones'.
The 31-year-old actor stars opposite the Hollywood action man in the new crime drama and he was very impressed when watching how Neeson works.
In an interview with Collider.com, Stevens said: "At times, for sure. It's been an amazing year actually just working with a number of my childhood heroes - Liam Neeson, Ben Stiller for 'Night At The Museum, Adam Sandler in 'The Cobbler' and John Travolta in 'Criminal Activities'. Yeah, it is quite extraordinary, but what's really exciting for me is just seeing how these guys work, especially on 'Tombstones...' Liam leads a great set. He takes the work very seriously. He's a total pro, shows up very cool, gets the job done."
Stevens also revealed Neeson, 62, constantly lightened the mood on set with his jokes and stories, which was necessary to counter-balance the gritty plot of the movie, which focuses on Neeson's character, private investigator Matthew Scudder, searching for the kidnapped wife of Stevens' alter-ego, drug-dealer Kenny Kristo.
The former 'Downton Abbey' star added: "I like Liam's way of working. He has a lightness off camera which keeps everyone in the right place. It's a very dark film, and if we were to inhabit that the whole time it could be a lot tougher than it was. He's a great guy to work with."