George Clooney confirmed for Disney's 'Tomorrowland'

The 51-year-old has been confirmed to star in the "ultra-secret sci-fi project", which was originally known by the working title '1952', reported Contactmusic.

Originally thought to be about aliens but the film now looks likely to be based upon a futuristic-themed area of Walt Disney World Florida.

Jeff Jensen and "Prometheus" writer Damon Lindelof will produce the project.

"Tomorrowland" will hit cinemas on December 19, 2014.