Robert De Niro to play legendary Enzo Ferrari in 'movie epic' - Motorsport.com

Hollywood superstar Robert De Niro has revealed that he is to play Enzo Ferrari in a big-budget biopic of the legendary Italian marque founder. The film, which will be produced in Italy, is expected to be released in 2016. , has been active since 1929 – first running Alfa Romeos – and went on to win a record 16 Formula 1 Constructors' titles since 1950. “For me it is an honour and a joy... A high budget movie The film will be produced by former photographer Gianni Bozzacchi, owner of Triworld Cinema, in collaboration with De Niro’s Tribeca Enterprises concern. "The film will be titled and will be based on an epic story," said Bozzacchi, "It will have a high budget and will cover a wide span – from 1945 to the eighties in a twisted game of eras and episodes. Source: www.motorsport.com