Date: 16th March 2001

Bruce Willis To Star In Clooney's Epic


Hollywood star BRUCE WILLIS is hoping to star in GATES OF FIRE (2003) - a new film being produced by GEORGE CLOONEY

The epic GLADIATOR (2000)-style movie is about the historical Battle of Thermopylae in which 300 Spartans fought 20,000 persians. PERFECT STORM, The (2000) star says, "It's an amazing story. Gladiator was one of the best films of the year. No doubt about that. "But Gates of Fire is an even better story."

The former ER actor is producing the battle story, which will directed by STEVEN SODERBERGH who is OSCAR nominated for his films TRAFFIC (2000) and ERIN BROCKOVICH (2000). (ES/WNWCAN)

Source: WENN