John Travolta Set to Play John Gotti Sr. in 'Gotti: Three Generations' Film

According to The Hollywood Reporter, John Travolta will play "the dapper Don" John Gotti Sr. in the upcoming "Gotti: Three Generations" film.

Travolta is best known for his musical side in film appearances such as Danny Zuko in "Grease" (1978) and Edna Turnblad in "Hairspray" (2007). He's also taken to the stage on Broadway in OVER HERE! and GREASE. Travolta is the recipient of two Academy Award nominations, including one for his turn in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction." He most recently starred in the comedy "Wild Hogs" and will next be seen opposite Robin Williams and wife Kelly Preston in "Old Dogs."

John Gotti Jr. has thus far approved of the project and is expected to join the film's producers and star in a press conference set for April 12.

Read the full Hollywood Reporter article here.