Martin Scorsese’s New Film Described as ‘Goodfellas’ Meets ‘The Departed’ – Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Blunt, and Dwayne Johnson

Martin Scorsese has an exciting new venture in the works, generating buzz as one of Hollywood’s most anticipated projects. This esteemed director will be at the helm of a crime drama featuring Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emily Blunt. At this moment, the movie remains unnamed but carries the promise of being rooted in genuine events. The screenplay is penned by Nick Bilton, a renowned journalist and author.

The narrative centers around a formidable and merciless Hawaiian crime kingpin from the ’60s and ’70s, much like Robert De Niro’s character in Goodfellas. This gangster lord waged wars to claim supremacy within Hawaii’s criminal network, clashing with mainland mafias and corporate entities, all while safeguarding his native land.

The movie is labeled as an expansive crime story, representing Martin Scorsese’s latest foray into the world of gangsters. He has delved into comparable topics before, in films like “The Departed” and “Goodfellas”.

This undertaking unites a stellar lineup of producers such as Scorsese, DiCaprio, Johnson, Blunt, Bilton, Dany Garcia, Lisa Frechette, and Rick Yorn. It was Johnson and Blunt, who had previously acted together in “Jungle Cruise,” who first proposed the concept to Scorsese and DiCaprio. With their support, they subsequently invited Bilton to draft the screenplay once the project got underway.

The announcement has been made, marking another phase in DiCaprio and Scorsese’s extended partnership, having worked together on movies like “Killers of the Flower Moon”, “The Departed”, “The Aviator”, “Gangs of New York”, “Shutter Island”, and “The Wolf of Wall Street”. They are currently developing a movie based on Erik Larson’s critically-acclaimed book, “The Devil in the White City” for screen adaptation.

Currently, Johnson and Blunt are preparing for the debut of “The Smashing Machine,” a drama by A24, directed by Benny Safdie. In this production, Johnson embodies the real-life wrestler Mark Kerr, a role that many view as his most substantial dramatic performance so far.

Despite being only newly developed, the crime thriller is currently stirring considerable buzz among production companies and streaming platforms. It’s said that several offers are under consideration, placing it high on Hollywood’s wish list at the moment. With Martin Scorsese as its director and a dynamic ensemble cast driving the story, this movie seems poised for success, potentially adding another blockbuster to its creator’s impressive portfolio.

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2025-02-21 10:45