Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, probably decided that one of the figurines of the "Oscar" for him a little, so again took on a difficult role.

This time, the star of the Titanic band agreed to play an outstanding Italian scientist, inventor and artist Leonardo da Vinci. The tape will be filmed under the novel of American writer-biographer Walter Isaacson.

DiCaprio will also become one of the producers of a biographical picture of the genius of the Renaissance, and the right to screen adaptation received the Paramount film studio, writes Deadline Hollywood.

By the way, it's no coincidence that DiCaprio was offered to embody on the screen the legendary da Vinci. Firstly, the actor is not accustomed to playing cult personalities, and secondly, his name was given to the star in honor of the legendary scientist. When DiCaprio's mother stood in the Italian gallery in front of one of the paintings of da Vinci, the baby first moved in her belly.