New York, Feb 19 : Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly set to play the role of Frank Sinatra in a new biopic. However, he will not be singing in the film, it has emerged.

Director Martin Scorsese has revealed that the `Titanic' actor is his favourite choice for the icon's role, but he will stick to Sinatra original soundtracks.

"With those records? Frank will do the singing. But we''re waiting for a finished script," the New York Daily News quoted Scorsese as saying.

Meanwhile, Scorsese latest collaboration with DiCaprio, `Shutter Island', is scheduled to hit screens soon. (ANI)