Leonardo DiCaprio to Produce Maritime Action Thriller for Netflix
Leonardo DiCaprio is set to make an action thriller centered on the real-life quest for a fugitive fishing ship. The actor will produce the movie "The Outlaw Ocean" for internet video streaming service Netflix. The movie will tell the story of a how a vigilante crew followed an infamous fish-poaching ship across three oceans. The announcement of Leonardo signing a deal with Netflix to produce non-fictional movies and documentaries regarding controversial environmental themes was made in March. DiCaprio being a committed environmental activist mentioned that in partnering with Netflix he hopes to promote conservation matters and attain a wider audience for filmmakers to take on this topic.
DiCaprio has devoted an immense amount of time into promoting environmental conservation. The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has donated millions to preserve wildlife, and safeguard habitats such as oceans, rainforests and Antarctica.
Source: The Guardian
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