DiCaprio plans VW movie

Hollywood ( USA ), October 13, 2015

The reports of the VW - exhaust scandal simply Ebben not expire. And sometimes they take on ever more grotesque traits. Now it has become known that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio ( 40 ) and the film studio Paramount Pictures are planning a movie about the Volkswagen exhaust affair. The industry portals " Variety " and " Deadline.com " report that DiCaprio will act with his company " Appian Way " as a producer.

Book by Jack Ewing

Paramount and DiCaprio should have acquired the film rights to a book by Jack Ewing that in detail deals with Volkswagen's clean diesel scandal. The VW scandal manipulated exhaust emissions from diesel vehicles had Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn and other high-ranking VW officials cost the job and sets the global automotive market in turmoil. The book aims to show how the mentality " more - better - faster " can lead to the abyss in boardrooms of the 21st century.

Wating for DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio is considered for years as a dedicated environmental warrior. So it's not surprising that just he is interested in burning for the causes and effects of the VW scandal. Details of Director, Cast or a possible theatrical release are not yet known . ( sw )

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