Coen Brothers to return with Hollywood era project

The Coen brothers have announced their next project, which will be set during 1950’s Hollywood. The film, called Hail, Caesar!, will focus on a private detective who uncovers stories and scandals about the celebrities of that era.

While there are few details, George Clooney has been confirmed to play the protagonist Eddie Mannix, who’s character is based upon a real life detective. This will be the fourth time Clooney and the brothers have teamed up, having previously worked together on O Brother Where Art Thou?, Intolerable Cruelty and Burn After Reading.

No release date has been announced as of yet.