Why it's the perfect time for Leonardo DiCaprio to play Woodrow Wilson

A century later, the 28th president is more relevant than ever

Woodrow Wilson could soon get the Leo treatment.
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Leonardo DiCaprio has portrayed his fair share of historical figures, including J. Edgar Hoover, Howard Hughes, and, way back in 1995, Arthur Rimbaud. Now comes news that he could be playing the 28th president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson.

Warner Bros. is currently negotiating with DiCaprio over the film adaption of the recently released biography Wilson, with DiCaprio attached as the producer and star of the film.

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.