![]() According to the site Variety , Paramount has acquired the rights to the biographical book Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'N' Roll ( " Sam Phillips: The Man Who Made Rock 'n' Roll ). DiCaprio , by tradition, will share production functions with Jennifer Davisson, a colleague on the Appian Way , and also plans to play the main role in the film. Sam Phillips was the music producer and founder of Sun Records , and some think it was Phillips who made the first ever rock 'n' roll record. He is also known for opening the world to Elvis Presley and helping legends like Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis build their careers. ![]() While Paramount studio is looking for a scriptwriter for the film. Also, insiders believe that the biopic Phillips is unlikely to be the next acting project of DiCaprio , since it is in the early stages of development. Perhaps before Leo will still play Billy Milligan in the film adaptation of the 19th century book by Daniel Keyes or Hannibal Lecter. The Topic of Article: DiCaprio will create rock 'n' roll. |