‘Leonardo’: First Footage Reveals Aidan Turner as da Vinci!! Check It Out!!

Aidan Turner swaps the scythe for the paintbrush in first-look footage of his upcoming series Leonardo, released on the great artist’s birthday. The Poldark star will be taking on the role of Leonardo da Vinci for the drama, which was created by Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files, I Medici) and Steve Thompson (Sherlock, Doctor Who) and is distributed by Sony. The clip shows Turner as a … Continue reading ‘Leonardo’: First Footage Reveals Aidan Turner as da Vinci!! Check It Out!!

Leonardo DiCaprio Sets John Logan to Adapt Leonardo Da Vinci Biography!!!

Leonardo DiCaprio was, unsurprisingly, named after Leonardo Da Vinci when DiCaprio’s mother was looking at a painting of Da Vinci’s in Italy and lil’ Leo kicked for the first time. It’s also unsurprising that DiCaprio would want to star in a biopic of the famous artist/inventor. According to Deadline, DiCaprio, who’s producing with Jennifer Davisson through their Appian Way banner, has tapped Oscar-nominated screenwriter John … Continue reading Leonardo DiCaprio Sets John Logan to Adapt Leonardo Da Vinci Biography!!!

Paramount Wins Bidding War for Leonardo da Vinci Biopic Starring Leonardo DiCaprio!!!

Paramount has beaten out Universal in a seven-figure bidding war for the rights to Walter Isaacson’s book on Leonardo da Vinci, Variety can confirm. The biopic will star fellow Leo, Leonardo DiCaprio. DiCaprio will also produce the film under his Appian Way banner alongside president of production Jennifer Davisson. ICM Partners brokered the deal for Isaacson and his book, “Leonardo da Vinci,” in advance of its … Continue reading Paramount Wins Bidding War for Leonardo da Vinci Biopic Starring Leonardo DiCaprio!!!