Synopsis
Hollywood legends Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are collaborating on a new crime film inspired by Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt's original concept. Set in Hawaii, the project is currently seeking a distributor and is expected to be penned by Nick Bilton, known for the HBO documentary 'Fake Famous'.Key Takeaways
- Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are teaming up for a new film.
- The film is inspired by an original idea from Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.
- Set in Hawaii, the film is being pitched to studios and streamers.
- Nick Bilton will pen the script for the untitled drama.
- Producers include key figures from the film industry.
Los Angeles, Feb 21 (NationPress) - Renowned film icons Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are set to collaborate on a groundbreaking film inspired by an original concept from Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.
The story unfolds in Hawaii and is currently being pitched to various studios and streaming platforms. Industry insiders are already drawing parallels to classics like 'The Departed' and 'Goodfellas', as reported by 'Variety'.
While no official agreements are in place yet, the project's success hinges on securing a distributor, according to several sources familiar with the developments. The untitled film will be penned by author and journalist Nick Bilton, who directed the HBO documentary 'Fake Famous' in 2021.
Johnson and Blunt, who previously teamed up on 'Jungle Cruise', introduced the concept to Scorsese and DiCaprio, who then approached Bilton for the writing assignment.
As reported by 'Variety', producers for this exciting new film include Scorsese, Johnson, Blunt, DiCaprio, Bilton, Dany Garcia, Lisa Frechette, and Rick Yorn.
The filmmakers’ ambition might stem from the anticipation surrounding Johnson and Blunt’s upcoming project, 'The Smashing Machine'. Directed by Benny Safdie, this A24 drama is poised to showcase Johnson’s most serious role to date. Scorsese and DiCaprio have forged a legendary alliance over the years, with memorable films such as 'The Departed', 'The Aviator', 'Gangs of New York', 'Shutter Island', 'The Wolf of Wall Street', and last year’s best picture Oscar nominee, 'Killers of the Flower Moon'.
Deadline first broke the news regarding this film.
The duo is also working on a feature adaptation of 'The Devil in the White City', a long-anticipated project that 20th Century Studios recently joined.
