Washington, July 10 : In what may give earthquake-hit people of L''Aquila in Italy a boost, Hollywood star George Clooney is planning to shoot his next film there.

The actor owns a vacation home on the banks of Lake Como in Italy.

According to reports, he recently visited the devastated Italian city, and thrilled locals with his film news.

"We''ll shoot a film here at the end of September, in which I will act," Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

He further revealed that he hoped that the film would help revive the area''s economy.

Clooney also met many of those left homeless by the earthquake, which killed more than 300 people. (ANI)