Leonardo DiCaprio is still interested in starring in the upcoming Alcon Entertainment thriller Prisoners. It is clear that his participation in the flick is dependent on the director. Antoine Fuqua was initially tagged to direct, but has since left the project. DiCaprio has a long history with only a small number of big-name directors, notably Martin Scorsese, and is no doubt going to be picky about this project as well.
There is much anticipation for the project. Alcon exec Andrew Kosove said:
In the 12 years we’ve run this company, this is the most interesting, morally complex thriller we’ve ever gotten, and we can’t wait to make the movie [Deadline Hollywood].
Aaron Guzikowski wrote the script which deals with a small town carpenter who ventures to rescue his kidnapped daughters.
DiCaprio clearly wants a quality director for this project, but I’m anxious to see who the studio with shell out for.
Who should direct this flick? Should Leo stay in thriller mode?