Reitman Has Sights Set On Clooney For Lead In Up In The Air

Jason Reitman is working on bringing Walter Kirn’s book Up In The Air to the silver screen; and today we have word that he wants George Clooney To Star. We are made aware of this from the following announcement from cinematical:

Reitman has already shifted the project into a higher gear by setting his sights on George Clooney, who’s in talks to star as the narcissistic protagonist. While I’m pretty sure the character is quite a bit younger than the actor, Clooney has precisely the effortless comic chops this project needs. His profile won’t hurt, either.

I haven’t read the book, but the story of a businessman on the hunt to rack up his millionth frequent flyer mile sounds good to me.

I am guessing much of this story takes place in a plane, so you will need a person who can be interesting just sitting in a seat. George Clooney is such a gentleman and think Reitman is wise to court him for this project. We will be sure to be on the hunt for confirmation of this casting, and will keep you up to date on the developments.