"Is that not Marlon Brando??"- Fans shocked with Billy Zane's look in Waltzing With Brando

With so many biopics being made all around, the iconic Marlon Brando, widely considered one of the greatest actors of all time, is all set to receive one of his own. Titled Waltzing with Brando, the upcoming biopic stars Billy Zane, known for his roles in Titanic and The Phantom, as the titular character. The film has also revealed a look of the actor in the film, which seems to have shocked the internet.

A photo of Billy Zane donning the iconic costume of Vito Corleone was released earlier, which has led to immense reaction among fans. This is because Zane looks like a spitting image of Marlon Brando in The Godfather. Many fans came forward to praise this resemblance while others were dumbfounded that Zane could pull this look off so accurately.

X user @Nljigakulive, for instance, summed this up by saying:

"Holy s*it is that not Marlon Brando??"

Other fans also had similar things to say about the transformation, with some fans even comparing it to Colin Farrel's extreme transformation for his role in The Batman and The Penguin.

"I’m really looking forward to Billy Zane playing Marlon Brando! I have high hopes for his performance! 🎬"- one fan added.

"Holy CRAP! I honestly thought this was Brando."- another fan said, noting the resemblance.

Some other reactions read:

"No way this is Billy Zane. Is this a transformation like Colin Farrell in The Penguin? I can't recognize him."- another fan added, drawing parallels to Matt Reeves' iconic franchise.

"You could’ve said this was a photo of marlon brando and i would’ve believed it"- Another fan said, emphasizing how well done the look was.

"There have already been a number of set photos. He definitely looks the part. Hope the film is good."- another fan added, referencing the other pictures that were released from the movie.

Waltzing with Brando is set to premiere at Italy’s Torino Film Festival.

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More about Marlon Brando's biopic Waltzing with Brando

Waltzing with Brando is a biographical movie directed by Bill Fishman. An ambitious project from the start, the movie is reportedly set during Brando's later part of the career, primarily following the period between 1969 and 1974.

It will follow Brando's attempts at preparing for The Godfather and Last Tango in Paris and his plans with Bernard Judge to create a paradise getaway on Tahiti. The film is also based on Bernard Judge's memoir about this project and Brando's life.

Most of the film is reportedly shot on Tetiaroa, the island where Marlon Brando and Bernard Judge spent a long time trying to create a sustainable retreat.

The film will also be Billy Zane's first big project in a long time, perhaps positively affecting his reputation as well.

The film is set to premiere at Italy’s Torino Film Festival this year. Stay tuned for more updates.