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Robert De Niro: The “surprise” role in the mafia drama Wise Guys

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According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film is slated for a theatrical release with Barry Levinson directing and Irwin Winkler and De Niro producing.

One of the world’s most beloved actors, Robert De Niro will play a dual role in the Warner Bros. period mob drama. Pictures, “Wise Guys.”

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film is slated for a theatrical release with Barry Levinson directing and Irwin Winkler and De Niro producing.

It takes place between the two Italian-American mobsters, Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. In Genovese’s attempt to assassinate Costello in 1957, he injures him outside his apartment building and he in turn decides to retire.

American writer, producer and screenwriter Nicholas Pilezzi, known for writing the script for Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas starring De Niro, is writing the script.

The Oscar-winning actor will play both characters, Showbiz 411’s Roger Friedman confirms.

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