Leonardo DiCaprio to produce a film based on Volkswagen scandal

The firm is facing a potential fine of up to USD 18 billion by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The rights to the book about the scandal, about which details are still being uncovered, were sold at the beginning of October to the Norton publishing house for several million dollars.

The book will investigate the philosophy of "more, faster and better" behind the scandal. DiCaprio has produced successful films like The Wolf of Wall Street, Runner Runner and Out of the Furnace. He will next appear in front of the camera in the latest film by Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, The Revenant.