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Leonardo DiCaprio Rumored To Play Frank Sinatra In Martin Scorsese's Next Film
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Scorsese, now 81, plans to shoot two films back-to-back: one about Jesus Christ and a Frank Sinatra biopic. The first film, "Life of Jesus," will be independently financed and may star Andrew Garfield, with production expected to start later this year. Meanwhile, the second film, a Sinatra biopic, is rumored to star both Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Scorsese is also working on a "Cape Fear" TV series alongside Steven Spielberg.
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- Miles Teller is also being considered for a role in "Life of Jesus," which is based on the 1973 book by Shūsaku Endō.
- Scorsese is facing potential obstacles with the Sinatra biopic due to needing final approval from Tina Sinatra, the late singer's daughter who controls his estate, before filming can start.
- Sony is reportedly leading the race for the Sinatra biopic, while the aforementioned reunion collaboration with Spielberg (both will serve as executive producers) is set to stream on Apple TV+.