Killing Bono -
: While U2 ascends to global superstardom, Neil and Ivan struggle through a series of failed bands like Shook Up!, plagued by bad luck and Neil's growing obsession with his famous friend's success.
The film features several notable performances and was the final screen appearance for actor Pete Postlethwaite. Killing Bono: I Was Bono's Doppelganger - Amazon.com Killing Bono
: Neil secretly sabotages his brother Ivan's chance to join Bono's band, The Hype (later U2), because he believes they are destined for stardom together in their own band, The Undertakers. : While U2 ascends to global superstardom, Neil
: It is ultimately a "sad-sack saga" of a man caught in the shadow of greatness , exploring themes of envy, failure, and the arbitrary nature of fame. Cast and Production : It is ultimately a "sad-sack saga" of
The film begins in 1987 with a frustrated Neil McCormick, who feels entitled to the fame Bono has achieved, leading to a botched confrontation . Through a series of flashbacks to 1976 Dublin, it explores:
