George Clooney's newest "Hope for Haiti" brought in $61 million in its opening weekend, beating its primetime competition and sparking rumors of a possible sequel.
More than 83 million viewed the two-hour romantic-catastrophe comedy on Friday and another 24 million watched portions online. The film centers on Clooney's character as he tries to raise money for grief stricken Haitians with a cast of characters from Hollywood, New York and London.
"Hope's" opening weekend beat Clooney's previous rom-cat-comedy, 2005's "Shelter from the Storm" which saw $40 million in revenue in its opening weekend. Both are still off Clooney's all-time blockbuster, 2001's "Tribute to Heroes" which brought home an astounding $150 million.
Nonetheless, Hollywood insiders say "Hope's" opening receipts show Clooney still has the star-power to bring in big money, leading many to believe a sequel could be in the works.
Already, Tinsel Town wags suggest a sequel might be directed by either longtime Clooney confidant Steven Soderbergh or the star himself. Big name celebrities like Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia and Don Cheadle are rumored to be interested.
Clooney already is said to be scouting locations for possible future catastrophes that would make for compelling drama and madcap comedy.
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I'll watch Clooney in anything.
Clooney should maybe do his aewsome sequel right smack dab in the middle of my life
I can spell awesome. I prove things.
But did they announce who won the drawing to shave him? Man, I hope it was me. I mortgaged my house for the raffle tickets!
Clooney's da bomb. He can create his own catASStrophes wherever he wants to.
I have a leaky kitchen sink. In my world, that qualifies as a catastrophe.
Someone let George know that my "location" is ready to be "scouted".
I heard they were going to call it
"Ocean's Eighty - Earthquake in Haiti"
Guy's got a nose for good scripts.
dont get George Lucas to direct, those sequels are unwatchable
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