The gritty thriller has been adapted and helmed by Alejandro Gonzqlez Inarritu from Michael Punke's novel 'The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge', reported Deadline.
Oscar-winning Gravity cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki is also onboard for the movie. The shooting will begin from September 22.
The story talks about the journey of a 19th century fur trapper (DiCaprio) who is mauled by a grizzly bear, left for dead, and robbed. When he survives against all odds he sets out on a treacherous journey to take revenge on his betrayers.