DiCaprio Takes an Online Gamble

[The Judge]

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Leonardo DiCaprio Takes An Online Gamble With Takes An Online Gamble With The ‘Ocean’s Thirteen’ Writers

I feel like I write a Leonardo DiCaprio story every week here on the MTV Movies Blog. There doesn’t seem to be a single movie in development that he’s not attached to as an actor or a producer, and he has everything on his slate from live action anime adaptations (”Akira” may have died, but “Ninja Scroll” is still alive and well) to mobster thrillers. He is a busy, busy guy.

Now, the actor is set to explore the world of online poker in an untitled project, according to The Hollywood Reporter. DiCaprio and Paramount have picked up an untitled pitch from Brian Koppelman and David Levien. Leo star and produce via his Appian Way banner.

Details on the story are scarce, but it is set in the world of Costa Rica-based online casinos. I’m not even sure what’s particularly noteworthy about that, but according to CBS News, Costa Rica is the Internet’s Las Vegas, and there’s a bit of a wild west mentality going on with all of the online casinos that have set up shop there. There’s a lot of money flying around, loose restrictions and no taxes… so yes, there’s probably a very good movie in there.

This certainly familiar territory for the film’s screenwriters, as Koppelman and Levien tackled underground poker with “Rounders,” and the glitz of gambling in “Ocean’s Thirteen.” They’re also old friends of DiCaprio’s, as they’re adapting “Beat the Reaper” for him to star in.

No start date for the project is set, but as I said earlier, DiCaprio has an enormous list of films in pre-production. For the time being, at least, he’ll be working on Christopher Nolan’s “Inception.” Whenever he’s finished with that, he will probably have developed five more projects. I’m feeling tired just thinking about it.

[Big Pimpin]

Hes a tad young to be playing you in the movie judge....dont think he can pull it off myself

[Dr. Jack]

Originally Posted by Big Pimpin

Hes a tad young to be playing you in the movie judge....dont think he can pull it off myself

That would be a fun thread, who would play you in a movie!

[dave nz]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

That would be a fun thread, who would play you in a movie!

Having seen a photo of him in the who are you thread....I'll go with Edward Norton

[be47320]

will prob be good

[Patriots Game]

can't f***ing stand Leonardo DiCaprio but if he brings a live version of Ninja Scroll (and a good one), I will start watching his movies again

[Chris46139]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

That would be a fun thread, who would play you in a movie!

LOL Cappersmall: The Movie
Starring:

as HoosierCatDaddy

as Trossi

as PittViper

as Phillybirds20
And

as himself

[be47320]

seanie mac already working on "cappersmall, the movie" script...this will debut right after HBO buys his entourage + gambling script

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

was thinking me jimmy kid dynomite walker

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

and guest starring as CHRIS

http://luxmagz.com/fashion/wp-conten.../bufallob1.jpg
PRETTY ACCURATE

[Chris46139]

The resemblance is uncanny, lets get this thing green lighted