George Clooney To Direct 'Hack Attack'

Movie star George Clooney is to direct an adaptation of the book 'Hack Attack', journalist Nick Davies' account into the true story of the phone hacking scandal.

The film will be produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov through their Smokehouse banner for Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Commenting on the announcement, Michael De Luca, president of Production for Columbia Pictures, said: "As the son of a journalist, George has a sharp interest in the role journalism plays in all of our lives – whether that’s for good, as in Good Night, and Good Luck., or for bad. With Hack Attack, George will explore the dark side of that world, a business where all of the rules of journalism are broken in the race for an easy and ever-larger payday."

Mr Clooney added: "This has all the elements – lying, corruption, blackmail – at the highest levels of government by the biggest newspaper in London. And the fact that it’s true is the best part. Nick is a brave and stubborn reporter and we consider it an honor to put his book to film."

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