Ridley Scott and Leonardo DiCaprio Get Set for Brave New World
Leonardo DiCaprio will be producing this film and he might also star. Farhad Safinia (Apocalypto) is writing the screenplay.
DiCaprio's production company Appian Way owns Huxley's book. Scott had mentioned in interviews that he was keen on turning the book into a film.
The book takes place in the 26th century in a world that has found harmony by controlling the birth rate. Five castes populate the world and everybody knows their place.
The main character in the story is Bernard. He is a member of a lower-caste. He is in love with Lenina. Things get complicated when "the leaders of the society find his behavior antisocial."
Sources: Risky Biz Blog
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kenwardski
Agreed deadjedi, this is an incredible book full of words for thought, I really hope they hit it right.
4 years agoby @kenwardskiFlag
-comrade-
I thought DiCaprio was already confirmed to play the Savage?
4 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
-comrade-
I'm really glad it's Ridley Scott...but is a movie necessary?
4 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
the Narrator
The last line sounds like THX 1138. Lol. Sounds cool. Maybe with this he can get back to his Blade Runner futuristic days.
And J.A. He has 3 projects besides Robin Hood. Spielberg wants 5 or 6. i can't remember. Either way they are both losing it as of late. :(
4 years agoby @narratorFlag
Null and Void.
empath, it was called "The New World"
And this is okay news. Better not f*ck it up.
4 years agoby @soylentgreenFlag
empath86
wasn't there a another movie with a different premise, called brave new world with collin farrel. i think it was about john smith and pocahontas?however thats spelled.
4 years agoby @empath86Flag
J.A.Ottley.Writer / Director
Ok i agree this is pretty easy to screw up and it is a brilliant book btw.
But how many films is Ridley Scoot actually bloody confirmed to direct.
His becoming like speilberg and putting to much on his plate, and nothing is developing.
4 years agoby @chronicFlag
Oli
I remember reading this in HS. Should be great :).
4 years agoby @reviloleeFlag
Shelley
Story sounds very familiar but I am sure with Scott and DiCaprio it will be a good film. At least I have high hopes that it will.
4 years agoby @shelleyFlag
ZanyZap
Ridley Scott. Sci-fi dystopia. Leonardo DiCaprio. Need I say more.
4 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
Robert Mata
Great News
4 years agoby @the-dark-knight10Flag
deadjedi
Such an amazing book. This would be so easy to completely screw up. I really hope they get it right.
4 years agoby @deadjediFlag
PUNISHER
Ridley Scott at the helm, Im there.
4 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag