Bono confirms with a film that could be anything but an actor

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Juan Carlos García

Mexico City (May 16, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.

U2 frontman Bono is bringing a film to Cannes that combines a documentary, a concert, and a biographical stand-up comedy titled

U2 frontman Bono is bringing a documentary, concert, and biographical stand-up comedy titled "Stories of Surrender" to Cannes. Credit: Apple TV+

'Bruce Springsteen has been a personal influence on me since 1981. When we met him in London, he was with Pete Townshend of The Who, and we couldn't believe it,' Bono recalled.

"Bruce Springsteen has been a personal influence since 1981. When we met him in London, he was with Pete Townshend of The Who, and we couldn't believe it," Bono recalled. Credit: Archive

At the Beacon Theatre in New York City, with an audience present, Bono recorded the material, which will premiere on Apple TV+ on May 30.

At the Beacon Theatre in New York City, with an audience in attendance, Bono recorded the album, which will premiere on Apple TV+ on May 30. Credit: Apple TV+

In his first film as a leading man, in which he plays himself in a combination of documentary, concert, and stand-up comedy, Bono confirmed that he had a lot to say about himself and as a public figure, while also confirming that he will never be an actor.