The veteran filmmaker comes aboard the Fiore Films drama following the departure from the project of Nick Cassavetes due to scheduling issues.

ICM holds worldwide rights to Gotti: Three Generations and will be talking to buyers on the Croisette. Production is due to get underway in New York in October.

John Travolta, Lindsay Lohan and Joe Pesci are lined up to star.

Marc Fiore is producing the life story of John Gotti Jr and his relationship with his father. Leo Rossi wrote the screenplay.

Levinson (pictured) is in post on eco-horror film The Bay and his credits include Rain Man, Diner and …And Justice For All.