Providence Reporter

Providence, RI -- Leonardo DiCaprio's production company, Appian Way, has teamed up with Verdi Productions, a company based in Rhode Island, to produce an authorized documentary on Rod Serling. Known for creating and hosting The Twilight Zone, Serling is also renowned for narrating and writing many of the show's episodes.

DiCaprio will serve as one of the producers alongside Chad A. Verdi, Jennifer Davisson, Phillip Watson, Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba, and Blake J. Harris. Rod Serling's daughters, Jodi Serling and Anne Serling, have authorized the production and are serving as Executive Producers along with Sera Verdi and Anthony Gudas. Jonah Tulis is directing the documentary and wrote the screenplay, while Tom DeNucci is playing Rod Serling in reenactments. Filming took place in various locations in Rhode Island, including East Greenwich, Providence, and Wakefield, and has since concluded.

The Twilight Zone first aired in the 1950s and became a pivotal show in television history, known for addressing social and political issues such as war, racism, and the perils of technology through its unique storytelling. The documentary aims to provide an intimate look into Serling's life and his significant impact on television.

Chad A. Verdi, the President of Verdi Productions, commented on the partnership with Appian Way, stating, "We are enthusiastic to finish another successful shoot with Appian Way in Rhode Island - our second co-production with them in the span of three months." He further emphasized the importance of creating jobs through high-profile projects in the state, mentioning potential future collaborations with Leonardo DiCaprio and Appian Way.