: 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 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. Killing Bono
: 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 : Neil secretly sabotages his brother Ivan's chance
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: Cast and Production The film begins in 1987