Hot Air

George Clooney will star in the film adaptation of Walter Kirn's book "Up In the Air" according to Variety.

Clooney appears as a heartless HR executive who becomes fixated on earning his millionth frequent flyer mile. Once this small dream is reality, he becomes disconnected with his family and left without a home life.

Jason Reitman ("Juno") will direct the film and shooting will happen early next year.

Ho-hum and yawn on the premise.