Sylvester Stallone to replace Robert De Niro in 'Idol's Eye'
Actor Sylvester Stallone will replace Oscar-winner Robert De Niro in the upcoming heist thriller "Idol's Eye".
The 70-year-old star has signed on to play a Chicago mob boss in Olivier Assayas directorial, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The project, which also stars actors Robert Pattinson and Rachel Weisz, is set to begin shooting in Toronto early next year.
Pattinson will essay the role of a thief, who unknowingly steals a blue diamond from Chicago mob boss Tony Accardo (Stallone), setting off a war between the two men as they both try to keep one step ahead of the FBI.
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First Published: Nov 04 2016 | 4:43 PM IST