Martin Scorsese Reveals Surprising Twist for Upcoming Leonardo DiCaprio Film After Killers of the Flower Moon: Must-Read!

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Scorsese is unsure of the timeline and his exact involvement in his next collaboration with DiCaprio, The Wager.

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The challenges of shooting on water may necessitate the need for a co-director, but Scorsese has confidence that technological advancements can alleviate these difficulties.

It is currently unclear in the unfinished script which character DiCaprio will portray, but Scorsese reassures that this is a typical situation and they will collaborate to ensure it is properly developed in the written form.

Killers of the Flower Moon director Martin Scorsese has provided clarity on his future collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio. Flower Moon, their latest film, is based on David Grann's nonfiction book about the murders of Osage tribe members in Oklahoma. The next project for Scorsese and DiCaprio was initially announced to be an adaptation of David Grann's 2023 book, The Wager, which recounts the mutiny following the shipwreck of HMS Wager in 1741.

In a recent interview with IndieWire to promote the release of Killers of the Flower Moon, Scorsese shared some uncertainties surrounding The Wager's timeline and their involvement. He expressed the desire to take a break after the 2023 writers strike to promote Killers. Additionally, the complexities of shooting on water may require a co-director. The script is also unfinished, making it difficult to determine DiCaprio's role, but Scorsese reassures that this is a normal part of the process.

Firstly, now that the writer's strike is over, there is a need for me to focus on promoting Killers of the Flower Moon. However, I believe it is necessary for me to take a break. Once we assemble a team of writers, we can proceed with refining the script and perhaps I can even co-direct the film. Although shooting a movie on water can be challenging, there are certain technical solutions that could alleviate the difficulties. The final result will depend on how well we can develop the script. At this point, I am uncertain whether Leo will take on the role of Lieutenant Byron or the eccentric Captain. There are numerous excellent roles to consider. I cannot fully commit to the project until the script is finalized. It is a customary process. Just to provide an example, we would not have pursued Killers if we hadn't made that change.

Will The Wager Happen as Planned?

The future of The Wager is now uncertain due to this update. It is unclear whether the movie will successfully progress in development or face significant challenges, potentially leading to the involvement of a different creative team or the complete cancellation of the project. Nonetheless, if the script does come together effectively, it is highly probable that Scorsese would make room for DiCaprio.

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Scorsese is renowned for his frequent partnerships with celebrities. One such collaboration is his ongoing work with Harvey Keitel, which began in 1967 with the film Who’s That Knocking at My Door and continued with titles like Taxi Driver, The Irishman, Mean Streets, The Last Temptation of Christ, and more. Although their first collaboration, Gangs of New York, was released in 2002, Scorsese and DiCaprio have since joined forces in five more films including The Aviator, The Departed, Shutter Island, The Wolf of Wall Street, and their latest project, Killers of the Flower Moon.

There is no doubt that DiCaprio will be a part of The Wager. The only question remains the character he will portray. His commitment to the project from the start demonstrates his keen interest, unless a significant scheduling conflict prevents him from filming on location. If the box office performance of Killers of the Flower Moon is successful, it strongly indicates that The Wager will continue as scheduled.