Tom Brady Eyes Leonardo Dicaprio For Biopic Role - Is Hollywood Ready?

Tom Brady's Hollywood Casting Call: Who Will Play the G.O.A.T.?

There’s a new twist in the star-studded race to play NFL legend Tom Brady on the silver screen. Known for his winning streaks and unmatched career with the New England Patriots, Brady has previously dropped hints about Boston's own Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg being his top picks for a biopic. Both actors have already dabbled in the sports film genre and share a home-state connection with the football icon.

Yet, it seems the casting game is still wide open. During a recent Access Hollywood interview, Brady opened up about adding another A-list contender to the mix – none other than Leonardo DiCaprio. “I like Leo, man; he’s a special guy,” Brady commented, adding that DiCaprio is "such a deep, thoughtful guy" and would be a great pick if a solid script emerges. Brady's enthusiastic nod to DiCaprio, who hails from Los Angeles, adds a Malibu-style twist to this biopic casting drama.

“I like Leo, man; he’s a special guy.”

From Super Bowls to Silver Screens

Aside from scouting for his Hollywood doppelgänger, Brady is busy expanding his presence beyond the gridiron. The quarterback legend, who recently retired in 2023, is now stepping into the limelight with Fanatics Studio, starring in the documentary "One More Drive." Fans might also recognize him from his appearances in the ESPN series "Man in the Arena." As Brady teases at possibly unretiring for one more play, speculation swirls that his next athletic endeavor could be in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Meanwhile, Brady's story has already graced screens in different forms. In the FX series "American Sports Drama: Aaron Hernandez," actor Ross Jirgl portrayed Brady in a couple of episodes. But with A-listers vying for the role of Tom Brady himself, fans and casting directors alike are on the edge of their seats.

Who'll Wear Brady’s Cleats on Screen?

The buzz surrounding who will portray the G.O.A.T. keeps building, inviting opinions from both Hollywood insiders and fans across the country. Given Brady’s monumental impact on and off the field, whoever steps into his shoes will have big cleats to fill. As the casting saga unfolds, the question lingers – which Hollywood star would you like to see morph into Tom Brady on the big screen? Let the Malibu-style drama begin!

So, next time you catch a sunset over Santa Monica Boulevard, remember – the Hollywood race to play Brady is just as heated as an LA summer day.