Michael Fassbender is happy to be Frank

ACTOR Michael Fassbender, who starred in the film Shame, has signed up to play the title character in a new film inspired by eccentric papier-mâché headed comic creation Frank Sidebottom.

The film will also star 
Domhnall Gleeson as a wannabe musician, Jon, who joins Frank’s band.

Ronson said he was “bowled over” the pair had signed up to the film to be directed by Lenny Abrahamson.

He tweeted: “It’s totally made up and – whilst inspired by Frank – is inspired by other people too.”