Leonardo DiCaprio films J. Edgar in Los Angeles

Leonardo DiCaprio as J Edgar Hoover leaving the recreated 1935 movie premiere of "G- Men" in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 10, 2011. 

DiCaprio as FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover walks down the red carpet with his Mother played by Judi Dench and is followed by his Associate Director of the FBI and rumored lover, Clyde Tolson played by actor, Armie Hammer. A young actress portraying Shirley Temple was also in the film premiere scene.

Leonardo DiCaprio is J. Edgar Hoover

Leonardo DiCaprio is J. Edgar Hoover

Offering up a first look in a new role, Leonardo DiCaprio was hard at work on the set of "J. Edgar" in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday (February 8).

Being directed by Clint Eastwood, the film is a "biopic on FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, focusing on his scandalous career and controversial private life as a homosexual and rumored cross dresser."

Boasting quite the cast, the drama - due out in 2012 - also stars Judi Dench (who was also on set), as well as Ed Westwick, Naomi Watts and Armie Hammer.


Making for one of the more anticipated aspects of the flick - it's been reported that Leo shares a number of smooches with Mr Hammer, who plays his second in command.

Of the many liplocks, the "Social Network" star recently told E!, “It’s not a kissing scene - it’s a ton of kissing scenes. [Leo is] a talented actor. I’m not nervous or afraid of it being awkward. The script is great. The scenes are in there for a reason. I’m really excited.”

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Leonardo DiCaprio filming Clint Eastwoods "J. Edgar"

Leonardo DiCaprio in character as a young J. Edgar Hoover films a scene for 'J Edgar', in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 8, 2011. In this scene, DiCaprio walks out of the Hoover family home and rides a bicycle down the street as Director Clint Eastwood is seen watching in the background. The scene was filmed in a historic home and neighborhood in Los Angeles.

 

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