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Biography Flash: Scorsese's Next Epic, DiCaprio Reunion, DGA Spotlight

Biography Flash: Scorsese's Next Epic, DiCaprio Reunion, DGA Spotlight

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In the past few days Martin Scorsese has been front and center in Hollywood news with several major developments. First and foremost according to The Independent and IMDb, Scorsese has just officially set his next film project following Killers of the Flower Moon. Despite months of speculation linking him to adaptations like The Wager, Devil in the White City, and a Frank Sinatra biopic, he has now chosen to direct What Happens at Night, an adaptation of Peter Cameron’s 2023 ghost story. For this film, Scorsese brings together longtime collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, marking DiCaprio and Lawrence’s first reunion since Don’t Look Up. The story revolves around an American couple in Europe attempting to adopt a child, only to find themselves in a mysterious, reality-bending hotel scenario. Apple and StudioCanal are set to co-produce and co-finance, with filming to start in January 2026 as noted by The Independent and IMDb. This project takes precedence over The Wager and also edges out The Life of Jesus and the Sinatra biopic, both of which have been put on hold.

Publicly, Scorsese has also just appeared at the Directors Guild of America to moderate a Q and A for Paul Thomas Anderson’s highly anticipated film One Battle After Another. According to World of Reel and Cinema Express, Scorsese heaped high praise on the film, calling it “fascinating and extraordinarily made” and emphasizing its urgent themes around ideological and political polarization. This high-profile endorsement is being seen as a boost for Anderson’s Oscar campaign, while also spotlighting Scorsese’s ongoing influence in the industry.

Adding a dash of glitz, Scorsese recently made a cameo during the Emmy Awards telecast, sharing screen time with stars like Charlize Theron and Zac Efron in Seth Rogen’s Emmy-winning series The Studio. While only a brief moment, it’s a testament to how comfortably Scorsese moves between major film projects and high-profile TV appearances, regularly keeping his image fresh with a wide audience.

On the business and social media front, buzz continues as Apple’s partnership with Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions for bigger, prestige projects is reaffirmed with the upcoming What Happens at Night. Social platforms have recently lit up with speculation and excitement about the film and his public praise for Anderson’s new movie, as seen on Threads and elsewhere. Importantly, Scorsese has again laid to rest rumors of retirement, declaring earlier this year in interviews that he’s not saying goodbye to cinema and still has more stories to tell, underscoring his enduring place in film history.

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