Leonardo DiCaprio is stepping intoMads Mikkelsen’s shoes for a remake ofAnother Round.
Deadlinereports that DiCaprio, 46, will take on the lead role in the Thomas Vinterberg-directed dramedy that recently won an Oscar forBest International Feature Film.
Another Roundfollows Mikkelsen’s character, a disillusioned high-school history teacher who confronts his midlife crisis through day drinking.
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Another Roundmovie poster.Samuel Goldwyn Films / Everett
Vinterberg, 51, accepted the Oscar for Best International Feature Film at Sunday’s show. He dedicated the award to his late daughter Ida, who was killed in a car accident in 2019 at age 19.
The director, who also co-wrote the script, grew emotional, first holding back tears before allowing them to fall as he recalled Ida’s talent and help in perfecting her father’s screenplay.
“If anyone dares to believe she’s here with us now, you’d be able to see her clapping and cheering with us,” he said in part of Ida. “Weended up making this movie for heras her monument.”
He added, “So, Ida, this is a miracle that just happened, and you’re a part of this miracle. Maybe you’ve been pulling some strings somewhere, but this one’s for you.”
Thomas Vinterberg.ABC
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Mikkelsen’s upcoming projects include a turn as wizard Gellert Grindelwald inFantastic Beasts 3,a role he is taking overfromJohnny Depp.
The DanishHannibalactor, 55, also recently landed an undisclosed role in thefifth installment of theIndiana Jonesseries, according toDeadline. The announcement came afterFleabag’sPhoebe Waller-Bridgewas revealed asthe archaeologist’s new partnerin the upcoming film.
Harrison Ford, who played the original Indiana Jones since the first film was released in 1981, will return alongside legendary composerJohn Williams, who has scored every movie in the series.
source: people.com
