The producers plan to shop the show around, however.

At the time, a reason was not given for the departure of either from the project.

Paramount reacquired the film rights in 2007.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Scorsese (L) and Leonardo DiCaprio attend the 2018 Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit: A Tribute To Martin Scorsese at Museum of Modern Art on November 19, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio.Dia Dipasupil/WireImage