'Absolute cinema': Fans ecstatic as Martin Scorsese to direct Frank Sinatra biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's seventh feature film collaboration has been revealed with Jennifer Lawrence set to co-star
PUBLISHED APR 18, 2024
Leonardo DiCaprio is set to play Frank Sinatra in Martin Scorsese's next film (Getty Images)
Leonardo DiCaprio is set to play Frank Sinatra in Martin Scorsese's next film (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Leonardo DiCaprio's fans are buzzing with excitement over news about his next movie. It looks like he might be stepping into the shoes of the iconic American singer Frank Sinatra in the upcoming film by the renowned director Martin Scorsese.

This update has compelled fans to brand this director-actor duo, "unstoppable." But DiCaprio's not just making waves for his top-notch acting in the film industry. Recently, he found himself in hot water on social media. Some eagle-eyed users spotted him sharing what seemed like a flirtatious moment with his co-star Teyana Taylor at a pre-Oscars party, igniting chatter around his controversial romantic relationships.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 05: Leonardo DiCaprio attends the
Leonardo DiCaprio will star in Frank Sinatra biopic (Getty Images)

Leonardo DiCaprio set to play Frank Sinatra in Martin Scorsese's next project 

Scorsese and DiCaprio are teaming up for their seventh movie together, and Jennifer Lawrence is set to join their party, Variety reports. 

It has also been revealed that Scorsese’s next project is a biopic about Frank Sinatra, with DiCaprio taking on the role of the 'Fly Me To The Moon' singer himself, and Lawrence stepping into the shoes of his second wife, actress Ava Gardner.

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 18:  Producer Martin Scorsese arrives at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy
Martin Scorsese will direct a Frank Sinatra biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio (Getty Images)

Sinatra was one of the most influential stars and considered one of the top entertainers of the mid-20th century. He's sold a whopping 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists ever.

TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 10: Jennifer Lawrence attends the
Jennifer Lawrence will team up with Martin Scorsese for the second time in Frank Sinatra biopic (Getty Images)

This isn’t DiCaprio and Lawrence’s first rodeo together. They previously joined forces for Adam McKay's 'Don't Look Up'. But for Lawrence, this is her first time working with the legendary director. Scorsese and DiCaprio have previously worked on six movies together, including 'Gangs of New York', 'The Aviator', 'The Departed', 'Shutter Island', and 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.

Their most recent collaboration, 'Killers of the Flower Moon', was both critically acclaimed and received ten Academy Award nominations, according to Screen Rant.



 

Internet asserts Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Sinatra will be 'spectacular'

A user wrote, "This duo is unstoppable."



 

Another user wrote, "Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Sinatra & Jennifer Lawrence as Ava Gardner is amazing casting!"



 

A user commented, "This is going to be so GOOD!! We're all watching!"



 

Another user commented, "Oh this will be good I’m in."



 

A user stated, "Oh my, this is going to be utterly spectacular. What a cast, can’t wait to hear more about it!"



 

Another user stated, "Can't wait to see them bring these iconic characters to life on the big screen!"



 

One user said, "Absolute cinema"



 

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