ATitanicstar looks exactly likeThe Godfather’s Marlon Brando in the first look at the new biopic,Waltzing with Brando. Written and directed by Bill Fishman, whose work includes cult classics such asTapeheadsandCar 54, Where Are You?, the upcoming biopic reportedly follows Marlon Brando between 1969 and 1974 when he was preparing for roles inThe GodfatherandLast Tango in Paris, while also collaborating with architect Bernard Judge to create a tropical retreat in Tahiti. Billy Zane, best known for his role as antagonist Cal Hockley inTitanic, stars as Marlon Brando.
Now,the first look at Billy Zane in the biopic has been revealed, and he looks exactly like Marlon Brando. ViaVariety, the image shows Zane as Brando, who appears to be in character as Don Vito Corleone fromThe Godfather. Check out the image fromWaltzing with Brandobelow:
What The Waltzing With Brando Image Means For The Movie
It’s Finally Set To Premiere
For over 30 years, since his breakthroughroles inBack to the FutureandDead Calm, there has been talk of Billy Zane possibly portraying the legendary actor Marlon Brando due to his striking physical resemblance. The biopic,Waltzing with Brando, finished filming back in 2019 and since then, the producers have been looking for a buyer for the film. Now, the first-look image was released in conjunction with the news thatWaltzing With Brandowill finally premiere at the Torino Film Festival in November.
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The biopic, based on the memoirWaltzing with Brando: Planning a Paradise in Tahitiby Bernard Judge,will tell a lesser-known storyabout thetwo-time Oscar-winning actor. Brando persuaded Judge, then a visionary architect in Los Angeles, to leave his comfortable life behind and embark on an ambitious project – creating the world’s first ecologically sustainable sanctuary on the remote, uninhabited Tahitian island of Tetiaroa, where most of the movie was filmed on location.
Our Take On The Waltzing With Brando Image
Billy Zane’s Transformation Is Uncanny
Billy Zane’s transformation into Marlon Brando for the biopic is uncanny. In the image, Zane doesn’t so much resemble Brando himself as much as he channels the aura ofDon Vito Corleone fromThe Godfather. The intense gaze, classic tux, and red rose are all spot-on, capturing Brando’s magnetic authority as the infamous Don. The glimpse hints at an authentic portrayal by Billy Zane inWaltzing with Brando, setting expectations high for a biopic that delves into Brando’s multifaceted life beyond the screen.
