'Doctor Who' star Peter Capaldi plays Leonardo da Vinci in 'dramatized documentary'

TORONTO, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Submarine Deluxe says it has acquired and plans to release theatrically a 3D dramatized documentary, starring Peter Capaldi as artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci.

Inside the Mind of Leonardo will debut in New York Oct. 17, with a nationwide theatrical rollout to follow.

Directed by Julian Jones and produced by History Films, the movie is based on the Renaissance-era genius' private notes, journals and drawings.

"We are thrilled to be able to bring this captivating film out into the world," Dan Braun from Submarine Deluxe -- a production and sales company -- said in a statement Thursday. "I feel that audiences will be surprised and enchanted by Peter Capaldi's performance and Julian Jones' stunning 3D visuals. We are proud to once again be working with History Films and Julian Hobbs on this highly unusual and provocative film."

"We wanted to reveal a whole new layer of one of the world's most mysterious and intriguing characters, using 3D technology that would likely have been a revelation to Leonardo himself. This has been an incredible passion project for us and we are excited to be working with Submarine Deluxe and collaborating with Julian Jones and Peter Capaldi," added Hobbs, an executive producer for History Films.

Capaldi is best known for his work on the TV shows Doctor Who, The Musketeers and The Thick of It.