Martin Scorsese is going to direct a biopic on the great Frank Sinatra!
I love classic entertainers like Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Johnny Carson, Jonathan Winters, Don Rinkles, George Gobel and so many others. In this case, it's Frank Sinatra taking center stage as Universal Pictures announces that Oscar winner Martin Scorsese is set to direct a biopic on one of the most famous singers of all time.
"We have dreamt of making a movie about Frank Sinatra, and Marty Scorsese is undeniably the perfect vision keeper for this project," said Peter Guber in a press release that can be seen at ComingSoon.net. "In addition to our excitement at having Marty in the director's chair, we are thrilled to be in the business with Universal, the Sinatra estate, Warner Music Group and the talented Phil Alden Robinson on this project about one of our greatest entertainers."
Guber is the Chairman of Mandalay Entertainment Group.
Scorsese is a perfect fit for this kind of biopic. I'm very happy that Universal is taking this project seriously by hiring one of the best directors in the business and not some hack for the purpose of just making a movie. With luck, Scorsese can bring back the magic that was Frank Sinatra honoring him in every way possible.
With the news of Scorsese directing, Nikki Finke is reporting a rumor that has Johnny Depp as Sinatra.
"I hear Universal's first choice to fill the role may be Johnny Depp," she says over at her site. "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."
As Finke points out in her post, Scorsese and Depp have never worked together in a film so this could be an opportunity for both of them. Depp is without a doubt a remarkable actor but could he fill the shoes of Sinatra. To be fair, I doubt anyone could but if anyone is capable at taking a crack at it, it's Johnny Depp. Let's sit tight and wait for more news.
Below, you'll find two clips of Sinatra. The first being one of my favorites - singing Birth of the Blues with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Johnny Carson. The second clip is sort of a tribute with Celine Dion.
If you want to see Sinatra winning an Oscar for his performance in From Here to Eternity, CLICK HERE.
-Phil
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