Martin Scorsese to direct biopic of Frank Sinatra

[Brian Damage]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Scorsese (scor-SAY'-zee) will be telling Frank Sinatra's life story on film.

Universal Pictures says the Academy Award-winning filmmaker will direct "Sinatra," the first feature film about Ol' Blue Eyes' life.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hfnAtv-biiEi-19lUAnu0kksMM1wD985K3F83

[Stuck In The '70's]

That's great news. I've always been a fan of Sinatra.

[Brian Damage]

That's great news. I've always been a fan of Sinatra.


I agree, and having such an accomplished director as Scorsese in charge of it, makes it sound even better!

[catlover79]

Sounds interesting. Frank Sinatra had such a fascinating life, Martin Scorsese could probably do a TRILOGY!! :D

[Brian Damage]

Sounds interesting. Frank Sinatra had such a fascinating life, Martin Scorsese could probably do a TRILOGY!! :D


:lol:

I love it!

Sinatra Part II: The Wrath of The Rat Pack!

;)

[Shine]

I like Sinatra's music very much and have been a big fan of Scorsese for a long time, so I'll certainly be going to see this one. Scorsese also has a film on George Harrison coming out.

[catlover79]

:lol:

I love it!

Sinatra Part II: The Wrath of The Rat Pack!

;)
Sinatra Part III: Sammy Davis Jr. Strikes Back!!

:rofl:

[Brian Damage]

Sinatra Part III: Sammy Davis Jr. Strikes Back!!

:rofl:


:lol:

[Cactus Jack]

LOL great titles and this sounds awesome!

[comedyfreak]

Sounds interesting, I'll watch it.

[catlover79]

I wonder who they will get to play the Chairman of the Board. I really can't think of anyone who resembles him.

[Brian Damage]

I wonder who they will get to play the Chairman of the Board. I really can't think of anyone who resembles him.


Well, hopefully it'll be an unknown actor that'll get the gig, but something tells me Scorses's buddy Leonardo DiCaprio will be in consideration.

[catlover79]

Well, hopefully it'll be an unknown actor that'll get the gig, but something tells me Scorses's buddy Leonardo DiCaprio will be in consideration.
I sure hope not!! :eek: I, too, am all for getting an unknown.

[Stuck In The '70's]

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/


UPDATE: Johnny Depp As Frank Sinatra?


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. The studio is thrilled with his performance in this summer's forthcoming Public Enemies and very much wants to stay in the Johnny Depp business. Besides, it's already been determined that the lead actor playing Sinatra won't be singing. The movie will feature Sinatra's own recordings thanks to a deal with Frank Sinatra Enterprises, guaranteeing the participation of the Sinatra estate and Warner Music Group. Besides, Scorsese and Depp have never worked together: that alone could be reason enough to see this pic.

[catlover79]

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/


UPDATE: Johnny Depp As Frank Sinatra?


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. The studio is thrilled with his performance in this summer's forthcoming Public Enemies and very much wants to stay in the Johnny Depp business. Besides, it's already been determined that the lead actor playing Sinatra won't be singing. The movie will feature Sinatra's own recordings thanks to a deal with Frank Sinatra Enterprises, guaranteeing the participation of the Sinatra estate and Warner Music Group. Besides, Scorsese and Depp have never worked together: that alone could be reason enough to see this pic.
WHAT??? Johnny Depp is a great actor, but I think he's totally wrong for this part.

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

I love Frank Sinatra. I'll be watching. :)

[Torgo]

WHAT??? Johnny Depp is a great actor, but I think he's totally wrong for this part.

Could he be any worse than Ray Liotta playing him in 'The Rat Pack'?

[catlover79]

Could he be any worse than Ray Liotta playing him in 'The Rat Pack'?
Well, I'm not going to judge until I actually see the movie, but I just can't see Johnny Depp as Frank Sinatra. He'd have to wear blue contact lenses, for starters. :lol: As posted earlier, it would definitely be interesting to see him work with Martin Scorsese, since they've never collaborated before. We'll see!! :D

[eltonfan80]

WHAT??? Johnny Depp is a great actor, but I think he's totally wrong for this part.i agree i love johnny depp but i would like to see somone else to play the part

[Cactus Jack]

They should bring in the cast for that Dean martin movie that was supposed to happen

[Brian Damage]

WHAT??? Johnny Depp is a great actor, but I think he's totally wrong for this part.

I agree! He doesn't even have blue eyes...

[catlover79]

I agree! He doesn't even have blue eyes...
I stated earlier in the thread he'd have to wear blue contacts. Would he be able to pull it off??

[Brian Damage]

I stated earlier in the thread he'd have to wear blue contacts. Would he be able to pull it off??

Depp is an amazing actor, but they need someone that really looks the part.

[MickeyMac]

This sounds like a good idea but I think Scorsese should get someone other than Johnny Depp. Depp is already scheduled to play Baranbas Collins in the upcoming Dark Shadowsmovie, isnt that enough.


I have to admit I like Ray Liotta as Sinatra in that rat pack movie.