Leo Might Finally Star As "Travis McGee"

Author Dennis Lehane has been hired to write the adapted script for "Travis McGee" says Variety.

The film will be based on John D. MacDonald "The Deep Blue Good-by," one of nearly two dozen mystery books featuring the character of Travis Magee and set around Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Leonardo DiCaprio was once attached to star and schedules are being worked out to get have him back.

Peter Chernin and Amy Robinson will produce the film.

Leo starred in the film version of Lehane's Shutter Island