Universal Pictures has secured its director for an upcoming Leonardo da Vinci biopic. Andrew Haigh, famend for his work on All of Us Strangers, has been tapped to helm and adapt Walter Isaacson’s celebrated biography of the Renaissance genius.
Isaacson’s e-book, which delves into da Vinci’s in depth notebooks and unveils new insights into his life and contributions, grew to become a literary sensation upon its launch in 2017. After a aggressive bidding struggle, Universal quietly acquired the venture final 12 months, following Paramount’s tenure with Leonardo DiCaprio connected.
The biography not solely explores da Vinci’s iconic artwork, resembling the enduring Mona Lisa, but in addition explores his groundbreaking scientific endeavors. Da Vinci’s life, spanning from 1452 to 1519, coincided with the top of the Renaissance, a interval marked by unparalleled creativity and innovation.
The screenplay for the movie had beforehand been penned by Christopher Hampton.
Haigh, a celebrated British filmmaker, garnered approval for his 2023 function All of Us Strangers, which obtained six BAFTA nominations, together with nods for director and tailored screenplay. His repertoire consists of hits like Lean on Pete and 45 Years, the latter incomes Charlotte Rampling an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
This venture marks Universal’s second collaboration with Isaacson’s work, following the success of Steve Jobs, directed by Danny Boyle in 2015.