Summary
A new featurette trailer has been released for Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, revealing more about Robert De Niro's villainous character.
In the movie, De Niro portrays William Hale, a wealthy and influential individual who played a pivotal part in the killings of members of the Osage Nation during the 1920s in his quest to acquire control over their oil resources. De Niro's previous roles have featured deeply flawed characters, but based on remarks from Leonardo DiCaprio and Scorsese, it seems that Hale may be the most detestable character that De Niro has brought to life.
A new trailer for the film Killers of the Flower Moon focuses on Robert De Niro's villainous character, as Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio provide insight into this despicable figure. The film is based on David Grann's book of the same name, which tells the story of the discovery of oil in Osage County, Oklahoma, and the murders that followed in the 1920s. The cast includes De Niro as William Hale, DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart, Lily Gladstone as Mollie Burkhart, and Jesse Plemons as Tom White. Paramount Pictures has released a featurette-style trailer that showcases De Niro's portrayal of Hale and includes interviews with the cast. DiCaprio describes Hale as the embodiment of evil. Watch the trailer below:
What To Expect From Robert De Niro In Killers Of The Flower Moon
De Niro and Scorsese have collaborated frequently, starting with Mean Streets in 1973. Although De Niro often portrays flawed characters in Scorsese's films, his portrayal in Killers of the Flower Moon may be the most sinister yet.
Killers of the Flower Moon is based on true events, during which as many as 60 members of the Osage Nation were murdered between 1921 and 1926. Hale, a prominent figure in Osage County, acquired his substantial wealth through various means, including the murder of indigenous Osage people. Hale is not the only one involved in the sinister plot to gain control over the oil in Osage County; his nephew Burkhart is also implicated.
Hale's unfair actions have been extensively recorded, but it is uncertain how De Niro's portrayal in Killers of the Flower Moon will be perceived compared to his other notable performances. Despite reaching the age of 80, the actor consistently delivers exceptional work, as seen in Scorsese's The Irishman. Sharing the screen with esteemed talents such as DiCaprio, Gladstone, and Plemons, De Niro's performance in Killers of the Flower Moon is anticipated to be one of his most captivating, given the villainous nature of his character.