Martin Scorsese addresses the retirement rumors after his two films stalled production. Scorsese is the legendary director behind movies like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street, and at 81 years old, recently delivered one of the best films of his career in Killers of the Flower Moon. Shortly after, Scorsese had two more movies in development – The Life of Jesus and a Frank Sinatra biopic, both of which were recently postponed, leading to speculation that Scorsese might retire.
Now, shortly after his two planned films were postponed, the legendary director has addressed the rumors that he might retire. During a press conference at the Museum of Cinema in Turin, Italy (via The Hollywood Reporter), Scorsese debunked rumors of his retirement, saying that he has more movies to make and hopes he has the strength to continue working. Read his full response below:
I’m not saying goodbye to cinema at all. I still have more films to make, and I hope God gives me the strength to make them.
Their Production Timelines Remain Unclear
While Scorsese has put the retirement rumors to rest, it is reportedly true that his two upcoming movies have stalled production and have seemingly been postponed. This includes The Life of Jesus, based on a book by Shūsaku Endō, the same author behind the source material for Scorsese’s 2016 film, Silence. The director reportedly wants to film parts of the movie in Israel, which could be causing logistical difficulties due to the country’s ongoing war with Hamas. It’s unclear if this is the official reason why, though the production timeline for The Life of Jesus remains uncertain.
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Scorsese also has a Frank Sinatra biopic in the works which is set to star Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role alongside Jennifer Lawrence as Ava Gardner. The project reportedly stalled since it requires approval from the late singer’s daughter Tina, who oversees her father’s estate. For context, Ava Gardner was instrumental in ending Sinatra’s marriage to Nancy Barbato, Tina’s mother. The project was scheduled to go into production in November, though that date has been canceled and has not been rescheduled.
Our Take On Martin Scorsese Debunking Retirement Rumors
He Remains Committed To Filmmaking
Martin Scorsese firmly denies that he is planning to step away from filmmaking and expresses his passion for cinema and desire to continue creating more movies. The director’s declaration is clear, despite his age, he remains deeply committed to filmmaking and has no plans to retire in the near future. His passion for cinema has driven a career spanning over five decades, and Martin Scorsese‘s comments confirm that he is still motivated to pursue new projects, despite any delays they may face.
Source: THR
Martin Scorsese
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- Birthdate
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November 17, 1942
- Birthplace
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New York City, New York, United States
- Height
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5 feet 4 inches
- Professions
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Director
, Producer
, Screenwriter
, Actor
, Film Historian
