Depp, DiCaprio and Clooney Eye Scorsese's 'Sinatra' Biopic

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George Clooney should portray Dean Martin, Leonardo DI Caprio is good for the role of Sinatra but the only problem is that Di Caporio is a little taller than Clooney, remember Dean Martin was 5'10 and Sinatra was only 5'7, Johnny Depp fit more for the role of Dean Martin then Frank Sinatra.I think Clooney and Depp should compete for the role of Dean Martin, Di Caprio Should play Sinatra.

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if it's depp, i'm gonna be suuuuuper disappointed. no fucking way it's anybody but DiCaprio! except maybe tom hardy lol.

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Off the top of my head...

- James Franco... he has a similar face and I would love to see him get a big role like this

- Sean Bean 10 years ago

- Hugh Jackman would be great if they let him sing his own stuff

- Russell Crowe

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Harry Connick Jr

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I don't see DiCaprio, Depp, or Clooney (although my first thought, too, was Clooney as Dean Martin). I'd much rather see James Franco or Harry Connick Jr. (both excellent suggestions!).

However, it depends on how much of Sinatra's life story Scorsese wants to tell. A young Sinatra (skinny and with big ears) looks very different from the Chairman in his latter years.

Regardless of who plays the role, I have faith that Scorsese will demand a perfect performance. This couldn't be in better hands.

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Sounds like a boring movie, so Clooney would be perfect. Why do we continue to make movies to glorify drunks, gangsters and women-beaters? Can't see DiCaprio at all as Sinatra. Scorsese will always be a prick in my book for supporting the child rapist, Roman Polanski.

I'll pay to see Depp in just about anything, but I hope he doesn't do this.

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I'm sick of these 3 guys... they are always suggested for every role... Depp???? Must be a bad joke...

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I have no issue with the big 3 mentioned in the article but Franco would be a better choice in my opinion. If any of you are interested, check out my short documentary on a Frank Sinatra impersonator titled, "The Sound of Progress". It's my first attempt at making a doc. Thanks in advance...

http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi2421752345/

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Really, of the big three, only Depp has the chops to totally become Sinatra. He always makes excellent choices as an actor and takes risks neither Leo or George have any idea about. It's interesting you bringing up Tom Hardy. After seeing Bronson and then a photo of him as he really looks perhaps that would prove to be interesting. He was very, very good in his Bronson, but that does not mean he is capable of pulling off Sinatra. Only Scorsese would be able to make that determination. By the by...although I find myself disagreeing with many of your personal opinions, your web-site is really top-notch re: films and what's currently developing. Thanks for that.

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What physical resemblance are you touting between Leo and Sinatra? Leo's over 6 feet, handsome in a more classic mode, and doesn't have exactly the same wrapped-tight energy of Frank. That slightness was part of his charisma -- he was the little punk making good. Depp could project that, because Depp is the better actor and has the physical stature (or lack of it), but no cleanly-handsome leading man is really adequate. Clooney? For God's sake, somebody must be joking.

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Hugh Jackman - he has a very similar appeal and charisma, and he, unlike DiCaprio, could actually sing Sinatra. I know they want to use original Sinatra songs but with someone as Jackman, it wouldn´t be necessary.
It´s not only about a physical resemblance. I don´t think DiCaprio fits the role, and Clooney? It´s a joke, right? Depp...maybe, but I still prefer Jackman.

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DiCaprio would be a mistake. The one thing about Sinatra everyone recognizes is the man's voice. Not just his singing voice, but his general speaking voice. DiCaprio is high pitched and often comes off as whining. Sinatra had a low, smooth voice. He wouldn't be believable. Clooney's voice is too hard. I'd like Depp best out of the three, but I still think we'd all just be watching a movie with Johnny Depp in it, not a movie on Frank Sinatra.

Harry Connick Jr. has the perfect voice (singing & speaking) for it, but I doubt his acting abilities. Hardy is a great actor and has the voice & the size (Sinatra was a short guy) for it, but doesn't really have the look.

I like James Franco for this. But I want to throw out a darkhorse candidate. Emile Hirsch. Right size, right eyes, right smile. He can act too. I wonder about his voice though.

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This is a recycled story. Nowhere in The Guardian does it say that Clooney is being considered by anyone involved in the production.

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Harry Connick Jr or Robert Downey Jr

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I think Hugh Jackman would be great; but I also see Depp as a good choice. Think of 'Benny&June': One could actually see Buster Keaton.

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Harry Connick Jr
James Franco
Robert Downey Jr

or if we really want someone out of left field: Robbie Williams. Don't knock it until you've seen Live at the Albert!

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