Just after we discovered that Martin Scorsese would be directing the biopic of Frank Sinatra’s life we now find out that Scorsese wants to use his favourite actor, Leonardo DiCaprio to star, but the studio is leaning toward a different leading man. Johnny Depp.
Director Marty Scorsese may want Leonardo DiCaprio for the coming biopic about Frank Sinatra. (Just as Marty wanted Leo for Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, and soon Shutter Island.) But I hear Universal’s first choice to fill the role may be Johnny Depp.
Now Scorsese has a habit of getting his way but I really hope that Depp gets the role of the smooth legendary crooner. Personally I think he is a much better fit, and I say this as someone who thinks that DiCaprio can do no wrong. And despite resisting the urge to name drop Depp on any role in Hollywood, this is a good match for Sinatra.
Neither would be required to sing so that is not an issue. As part of the co-operation with Sinatra’s estate, original recordings would be used.
DiCaprio is a gifted actor, but he just doesn’t fit Sinatra at all.
