Bradley Cooper Passes on The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Nov 10, 2011 04:40 PM EST

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Bradley Cooper Passes on The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Bradley Cooper has turned down a role in the Steven Soderbergh film, "The Man From U.N.C.L.E."

The role would be that of Napoleon Solo, and American spy, who along with his partner, battle the evil organization T.H.R.U.S.H.. The film is said to be set in the 1960s.

Copper follows George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Matt Damon in passing on the role. The role of his partner, Russian spy Illya Kuryakin, is yet to be cast as well.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is set for a 2012 release.

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