Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images; Janet Fries/Getty ImagesLeonardo DiCapriois set to play a religious cult leader in the upcoming filmJim Jones.The 46-year-old Oscar winner is in final talks to portray Jim Jones, the man who orchestratedthe 1978 Jonestown massacre, according toVariety.Jones, founding pastor of the Peoples Temple, became infamous as a murderous cult leader who led more than 900 of his followers to suicide in a remote commune in Guyana, where he urged them to drink a cyanide-laced punch.The film will detail Jones' influence as a religious leader before rejecting traditional Christianity and claiming to be God himself, perDeadline.Along with starring in the biopic, DiCaprio will also produceJim Joneswith Jennifer Davisson.Leonardo DiCaprio attends BAFTA screening of ‘The Revenant’.Dave J Hogan/GettyDiCaprio is no stranger to portraying historical figures onscreen. He previously starred inCatch Me If You Canas infamous con man Frank Abagnale and inThe Aviatoras Howard Hughes. His performance as frontiersman Hugh Glass inThe Revenantalso earned him his 2016 Oscar for Best Actor.The actor will next be seen leading the star-studded Netflix film,Don’t Look Up,which premieres Dec. 10.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Don’t Look Upfollows DiCaprio andJennifer Lawrenceas two low-level astronomers on a media tour, attempting to warn the world of impending doom. The Adam McKay-helmed movie also starsAriana Grande,Timothée Chalamet,Kid Cudi,Cate Blanchett,Meryl Streep,Chris Evans,Matthew Perry, Gina Gershon,Jonah Hill,Melanie Lynskey, andTyler Perry.“Adam has an unparalleled ability to spark conversation with humor and timely stories,” DiCapriotold PEOPLEin September. “I knew when I read his script that it was incredibly unique, as it struck an important chord concerning the modern world we live in. Adam has woven an incredibly timely message about society, how we communicate, our current priorities, and the climate crisis into an absurdly funny yet important movie.”
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images; Janet Fries/Getty Images
Leonardo DiCapriois set to play a religious cult leader in the upcoming filmJim Jones.The 46-year-old Oscar winner is in final talks to portray Jim Jones, the man who orchestratedthe 1978 Jonestown massacre, according toVariety.Jones, founding pastor of the Peoples Temple, became infamous as a murderous cult leader who led more than 900 of his followers to suicide in a remote commune in Guyana, where he urged them to drink a cyanide-laced punch.The film will detail Jones' influence as a religious leader before rejecting traditional Christianity and claiming to be God himself, perDeadline.Along with starring in the biopic, DiCaprio will also produceJim Joneswith Jennifer Davisson.Leonardo DiCaprio attends BAFTA screening of ‘The Revenant’.Dave J Hogan/GettyDiCaprio is no stranger to portraying historical figures onscreen. He previously starred inCatch Me If You Canas infamous con man Frank Abagnale and inThe Aviatoras Howard Hughes. His performance as frontiersman Hugh Glass inThe Revenantalso earned him his 2016 Oscar for Best Actor.The actor will next be seen leading the star-studded Netflix film,Don’t Look Up,which premieres Dec. 10.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Don’t Look Upfollows DiCaprio andJennifer Lawrenceas two low-level astronomers on a media tour, attempting to warn the world of impending doom. The Adam McKay-helmed movie also starsAriana Grande,Timothée Chalamet,Kid Cudi,Cate Blanchett,Meryl Streep,Chris Evans,Matthew Perry, Gina Gershon,Jonah Hill,Melanie Lynskey, andTyler Perry.“Adam has an unparalleled ability to spark conversation with humor and timely stories,” DiCapriotold PEOPLEin September. “I knew when I read his script that it was incredibly unique, as it struck an important chord concerning the modern world we live in. Adam has woven an incredibly timely message about society, how we communicate, our current priorities, and the climate crisis into an absurdly funny yet important movie.”
Leonardo DiCapriois set to play a religious cult leader in the upcoming filmJim Jones.
The 46-year-old Oscar winner is in final talks to portray Jim Jones, the man who orchestratedthe 1978 Jonestown massacre, according toVariety.
Jones, founding pastor of the Peoples Temple, became infamous as a murderous cult leader who led more than 900 of his followers to suicide in a remote commune in Guyana, where he urged them to drink a cyanide-laced punch.
The film will detail Jones' influence as a religious leader before rejecting traditional Christianity and claiming to be God himself, perDeadline.
Along with starring in the biopic, DiCaprio will also produceJim Joneswith Jennifer Davisson.
Leonardo DiCaprio attends BAFTA screening of ‘The Revenant’.Dave J Hogan/Getty
DiCaprio is no stranger to portraying historical figures onscreen. He previously starred inCatch Me If You Canas infamous con man Frank Abagnale and inThe Aviatoras Howard Hughes. His performance as frontiersman Hugh Glass inThe Revenantalso earned him his 2016 Oscar for Best Actor.
The actor will next be seen leading the star-studded Netflix film,Don’t Look Up,which premieres Dec. 10.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Don’t Look Upfollows DiCaprio andJennifer Lawrenceas two low-level astronomers on a media tour, attempting to warn the world of impending doom. The Adam McKay-helmed movie also starsAriana Grande,Timothée Chalamet,Kid Cudi,Cate Blanchett,Meryl Streep,Chris Evans,Matthew Perry, Gina Gershon,Jonah Hill,Melanie Lynskey, andTyler Perry.
“Adam has an unparalleled ability to spark conversation with humor and timely stories,” DiCapriotold PEOPLEin September. “I knew when I read his script that it was incredibly unique, as it struck an important chord concerning the modern world we live in. Adam has woven an incredibly timely message about society, how we communicate, our current priorities, and the climate crisis into an absurdly funny yet important movie.”
source: people.com
