First Quentin Tarantino wants Leonardo DiCaprio for his next film and now Clint Eastwood reportedly wants him for his next project as well. After finishing up work on J. Edgar (due to be released in December), Eastwood will tackle a remake of the show biz drama/musical A Star is Born for Warner Bros. Yes, that's right, Clint Eastwood is directing a musical. For those unfamiliar, the story of A Star is Born centers on a movie star who helps a young singer/actress find fame, even as his own career wanes due to age and alcoholism. Beyonce Knowles has already joined the film as the up-and-coming star and Leo, should he sign on, would naturally play the established performer. The project has been kicking around Warner Bros. for a few years now and at one point Will Smith was in talks to star with Knowles. DiCaprio seems like an interesting choice for the lead,...
- 6/28/2011
- by Aaron
- FilmJunk
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