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=== 2016–present === [[File:Fran Lebowitz @ BBF (6160549581).jpg|thumb|right|Scorsese profiled author [[Fran Lebowitz]] in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Pretend It's a City]]'' (2021)]] Scorsese had long anticipated filming an adaptation of [[Shūsaku Endō]]'s novel ''[[Silence (Endō novel)|Silence]]'', a drama about the lives of two Portuguese [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] priests in Japan during the 17th century. He had originally planned ''Silence'' as his next project following ''Shutter Island.''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fleming |first=Michael |title=Scorsese, King talking up 'Silence' – Daniel Day-Lewis, Benicio Del Toro to star |url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/scorsese-king-talking-up-silence-1117999411/ |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=February 1, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101013085806/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999411.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 |archive-date=October 13, 2010}}</ref> On April 19, 2013, financing was secured for ''[[Silence (2016 film)|Silence]]'' by [[Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films|Emmett/Furla Films]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jagernauth |first=Kevin |title=Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' Gets Funding, Will Shoot In July 2014 |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/martin-scorseses-silence-gets-funding-will-shoot-in-july-2014-20130419 |date=April 19, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019102018/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/martin-scorseses-silence-gets-funding-will-shoot-in-july-2014-20130419 |archive-date=October 19, 2013 |access-date=December 4, 2018}}</ref> and filming began in January 2015. By November 2016, the film had completed post-production. It was written by Jay Cocks and Scorsese, based on the novel, and stars [[Andrew Garfield]], [[Liam Neeson]], and [[Adam Driver]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Dave |last=McNary |title=Martin Scorsese Locks Funding for 'Silence' |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/martin-scorsese-locks-funding-for-silence-1201412246/ |work=Variety |date=January 22, 2015 |access-date=February 26, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207163506/http://variety.com/2015/film/news/martin-scorsese-locks-funding-for-silence-1201412246/ |archive-date=February 7, 2016}}</ref> The film was released on December 23, 2016, to positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ford |first=Rebecca |title=Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' Gets December Release Date |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/martin-scorseses-silence-gets-december-932451 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=September 26, 2016 |access-date=September 26, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926192424/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/martin-scorseses-silence-gets-december-932451 |archive-date=September 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Brent |last=Lang |title=Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' Lands Oscar-Season Release Date |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/silence-martin-scorsese-1201870272/ |date=September 26, 2016 |access-date=September 26, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927123220/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/silence-martin-scorsese-1201870272/ |archive-date=September 27, 2016}}</ref> Scorsese was recognized as an Italian citizen by ''[[jus sanguinis]]'' in 2018.<ref name="cittadino-italiano">{{cite web |url=http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2018/09/26/scorsese-cittadino-italiano_626557d5-addc-468e-aa8f-69e22f310b6f.html |title=Scorsese cittadino italiano |website=ANSA.it |language=it |date=September 26, 2018|access-date=September 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926200416/http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2018/09/26/scorsese-cittadino-italiano_626557d5-addc-468e-aa8f-69e22f310b6f.html|archive-date=September 26, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 10, 2019, ''Variety''{{'}}s Chris Willman reported that Scorsese's long-anticipated documentary of Bob Dylan's 1975 tour, the [[Rolling Thunder Revue]], would be released by [[Netflix]]: "''[[Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese]]'' captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 and the joyous music that Dylan performed during the fall of that year. Part documentary, part concert film, part fever dream, ''Rolling Thunder'' is a one of a kind experience, from master filmmaker Martin Scorsese."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Willman |first1=Chris |title=Bob Dylan, Martin Scorsese Reunite for 'Rolling Thunder' Film, Coming to Netflix in 2019 (Exclusive) |url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bob-dylan-martin-scorsese-rolling-thunder-film-netflix-1203104499/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=April 20, 2019 |date=January 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428140817/https://variety.com/2019/music/news/bob-dylan-martin-scorsese-rolling-thunder-film-netflix-1203104499/|archive-date=April 28, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 25, 2019, it was announced that the documentary would be released on Netflix on June 12, 2019, with a concurrent theatrical engagement in twenty American, European, and Australian cities the night before, and an extended theatrical schedule in Los Angeles and New York so that the film will qualify for award consideration.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Willman |first1=Chris |title=Martin Scorsese's 'Rolling Thunder' Bob Dylan Doc Hits Netflix June 12 (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://news.yahoo.com/martin-scorsese-rolling-thunder-bob-160036502.html |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=April 25, 2019 |date=April 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425162434/https://news.yahoo.com/martin-scorsese-rolling-thunder-bob-160036502.html|archive-date=April 25, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre/events/rolling-thunder-revue-a-bob-dylan-story-by-martin |title=Rolling Thunder Review: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese |work=Milwaukee Film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510114956/https://mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre/events/rolling-thunder-revue-a-bob-dylan-story-by-martin |archive-date=May 10, 2019 |access-date=May 7, 2019}}</ref> After years of development, principal photography on Scorsese's crime film ''[[The Irishman]]'', based on the book ''[[I Heard You Paint Houses]]'' by [[Charles Brandt]], began in August 2017, starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and [[Al Pacino]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/05/martin-scorsese-the-irishman-coming-together-deniro-pesci-pacino-paramount-1201749235/ |title=Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' Coming Together Quickly: Could This Be The Hottest Title At Cannes? |last1=Tartaglione |first1=Nancy |last2=Busch |first2=Anita |last3=Jaafar |first3=Ali |date=May 6, 2016 |website=Deadline |access-date=May 7, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507055921/http://deadline.com/2016/05/martin-scorsese-the-irishman-coming-together-deniro-pesci-pacino-paramount-1201749235/ |archive-date=May 7, 2016}}</ref> The film had its world premiere at the [[57th New York Film Festival]] on September 27, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/07/the-irishman-martin-scorsese-premiere-date.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819103424/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/07/the-irishman-martin-scorsese-premiere-date.html |title=Martin Scorsese's ''The Irishman'' Gets First-Look Photos, World Premiere Date |website=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |first=Harry |last=Todd |date=July 29, 2019 |access-date=August 19, 2019 |archive-date=August 19, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> It received a limited theatrical release on November 1, 2019, followed by digital streaming on November 27, 2019, on Netflix.<ref>{{cite web |first=Mike Jr. |last=Fleming |title=Netflix Sets November 1 Theatrical Bow For Martin Scorsese-Directed 'The Irishman:' 27 Day US & UK Rollout Comes Before Pic Streams For Thanksgiving Holiday |url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/the-irishman-netflix-november-1-theatrical-bow-martin-scorsese-robert-deniro-27-day-us-uk-rollout-stream-thanksgiving-holiday-1202704994/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827140928/https://deadline.com/2019/08/the-irishman-netflix-november-1-theatrical-bow-martin-scorsese-robert-deniro-27-day-us-uk-rollout-stream-thanksgiving-holiday-1202704994/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |date=August 27, 2019 |access-date=August 27, 2019 |archive-date=August 27, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2020, ''The Irishman'' received ten [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] nominations, including for [[Academy Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]], [[Academy Award for Best Director|Best Director]], [[Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay|Best Adapted Screenplay]], and [[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] for Pacino and Pesci.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/netflix-oscar-nominations-2020-the-irishman-marriage-story-1203463792/|title=Netflix Leads Oscar Nominations for the First Time Behind 'Irishman,' 'Marriage Story'|last=Donnelly|first=Matt|date=January 13, 2020|website=Variety|url-status=live|access-date=January 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125204835/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/netflix-oscar-nominations-2020-the-irishman-marriage-story-1203463792/|archive-date=January 25, 2020}}</ref> On December 29, 2020, the trailer for Scorsese's [[Netflix]] documentary series ''[[Pretend It's a City]]'' was released. The series features [[Fran Lebowitz]] and Scorsese as they delve into her personal beliefs and thoughts on [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Martin Scorsese Reveals New Fran Lebowitz Doc, 'Pretend It's a City'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/martin-scorsese-fran-lebowitz-doc-pretend-city-netflix-1107985/|access-date=December 30, 2020|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=December 28, 2020|archive-date=December 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229234523/https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/martin-scorsese-fran-lebowitz-doc-pretend-city-netflix-1107985/|url-status=live}}</ref> The project was released January 8, 2021, on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pretend It's a City Trailer: Martin Scorsese Presents Fran Lebowitz's New York|url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/12/pretend-its-a-city-trailer-martin-scorsese-fran-lebowitz.html|access-date=December 30, 2020|website=Vulture|date=December 28, 2020|archive-date=December 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229224723/https://www.vulture.com/2020/12/pretend-its-a-city-trailer-martin-scorsese-fran-lebowitz.html|url-status=live}}</ref> This is Scorsese's second documentary featuring Lebowitz, the first being ''[[Public Speaking (film)|Public Speaking]]'' (2010), which was released on [[HBO]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Fran Lebowitz vs. the World Talking (on a landline) with the star of Martin Scorsese's cranky, necessary love letter to New York, Pretend It's a City.|url=https://www.curbed.com/article/fran-lebowitz-pretend-its-a-city.html|access-date=December 30, 2020|website=Curbed|date=December 29, 2020|archive-date=December 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229190019/https://www.curbed.com/article/fran-lebowitz-pretend-its-a-city.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2022, Scorsese and David Tedeschi premiered their collaborative film ''Personality Crisis: One Night Only'', at the New York Film Festival. The film is a documentary about [[David Johansen]], featuring both contemporary concert footage shot for the project as well as archival footage.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Complex |first1=Valerie |date=October 16, 2022 |title='Personality Crisis: One Night Only' Review: Martin Scorsese And David Tedeschi Rock Out To The Music Of New York Legend David Johansen |url=https://deadline.com/2022/10/personality-crisis-one-night-only-review-martin-scorsese-and-david-tedeschi-1235146172/ |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Deadline |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027142914/https://deadline.com/2022/10/personality-crisis-one-night-only-review-martin-scorsese-and-david-tedeschi-1235146172/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[File:ScorseseScreentalk071023 (6 of 27) (53241781347).jpg|thumb|left|Scorsese with [[Edgar Wright]] at the [[London Film Festival]] in 2023]] In July 2019, Scorsese started scouting locations in preparation for the 2020 filming of his next film ''[[Killers of the Flower Moon (film)|Killers of the Flower Moon]]'', a film adaptation of the [[Killers of the Flower Moon (book)|book of the same name]] by [[David Grann]]. Scorsese would [[Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio|team up with Leonardo DiCaprio for the sixth time]] and [[Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro|Robert De Niro for the tenth time]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hnentertainment.co/robert-deniro-reportedly-joins-leonardo-dicaprio-in-martin-scorsese-crime-thriller-killers-of-the-flower-moon-begins-filming-next-spring-summer/|title=Robert De Niro Reportedly Joins Leonardo DiCaprio In Martin Scorsese's Crime Thriller 'Killers of The Flower Moon'|website=HN Entertainment|access-date=October 25, 2019|date=July 27, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022034909/https://hnentertainment.co/robert-deniro-reportedly-joins-leonardo-dicaprio-in-martin-scorsese-crime-thriller-killers-of-the-flower-moon-begins-filming-next-spring-summer/|archive-date=October 22, 2019}}</ref> In December 2019, Scorsese's frequent cinematographer [[Rodrigo Prieto]] confirmed that ''Flower Moon'' was gearing up to start principal photography in March 2020, which was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>"Scorsese, DiCaprio's 'Flower Moon' Eyes March 2020 Start," by Zack Sharf. December 2, 2019, ''IndieWire''. [https://www.indiewire.com/2019/12/scorsese-dicaprio-killers-flower-moon-filming-march-2020-tone-1202193610/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227091805/https://www.indiewire.com/2019/12/scorsese-dicaprio-killers-flower-moon-filming-march-2020-tone-1202193610/|date=December 27, 2019}}</ref> In April 2020, it was announced that filming for ''Killers of the Flower Moon'' had been postponed indefinitely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, that the potential cost of the film had ballooned to $200 million, and that Scorsese was in talks with [[Netflix]] or [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] to produce and distribute, with [[Paramount Pictures]] involved as a partner.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sharf |first=Zack |url=https://www.krmg.com/news/local/postponement-killers-the-august-moon-leads-chance-part-the-movie/7qBMQ9oXtIOxs0Ef18e8wN/ |title=Postponement of Killers of the Flower Moon leads to a chance to be in the movie |website=[[KRMG (AM)|KRMG]] |date=April 16, 2020 |access-date=August 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811172746/https://www.krmg.com/news/local/postponement-killers-the-august-moon-leads-chance-part-the-movie/7qBMQ9oXtIOxs0Ef18e8wN/ |archive-date=August 11, 2020 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2020/04/martin-scorsese-talks-apple-netflix-distribute-killers-of-the-flower-moon-1202224149/ |title=Martin Scorsese Talking With Apple, Netflix to Distribute Next Film — Report |first=Tyler |last=Hersko |work=IndieWire |date=April 10, 2020 |access-date=April 10, 2020 |archive-date=April 10, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410064800/https://www.indiewire.com/2020/04/martin-scorsese-talks-apple-netflix-distribute-killers-of-the-flower-moon-1202224149/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On May 27, 2020, Apple bought the production and distribution rights to the film, which was released theatrically by Paramount and streamed on [[Apple TV+]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/killers-of-the-flower-moon-martin-scorsese-leonardo-dicaprio-robert-de-niro-apple-paramount-1202904816/ |title=Apple Partners With Paramount on Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' |first=Mike Jr. |last=Fleming |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=May 27, 2020 |access-date=May 27, 2020 |archive-date=May 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528002737/https://deadline.com/2020/05/killers-of-the-flower-moon-martin-scorsese-leonardo-dicaprio-robert-de-niro-apple-paramount-1202904816/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Principal photography commenced in April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sharf|first=Zack|date=February 18, 2021|title=Jesse Plemons Takes Over DiCaprio's Original Role in Scorsese's 'Flower Moon' After Script Changes|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2021/02/flower-moon-script-changes-jesse-plemons-dicaprio-role-1234617674/|access-date=February 23, 2021|website=IndieWire|archive-date=February 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228004955/https://www.indiewire.com/2021/02/flower-moon-script-changes-jesse-plemons-dicaprio-role-1234617674/|url-status=live}}</ref> It premiered at the [[2023 Cannes Film Festival|76th Cannes Film Festival]] on May 20, 2023, receiving a nine-minute standing ovation and was released theatrically on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wiseman |first=Andreas |date=March 31, 2023 |title=Martin Scorsese's 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Officially Confirmed For Cannes Film Festival |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/martin-scorsese-killers-flower-moon-cannes-film-festival-leonardo-dicaprio-debut-1235314406/ |access-date=April 27, 2023 |website=Deadline |archive-date=April 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407092953/https://deadline.com/2023/03/martin-scorsese-killers-flower-moon-cannes-film-festival-leonardo-dicaprio-debut-1235314406/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On May 16, 2023, while promoting ''Killers of the Flower Moon'', Scorsese spoke about his eagerness to continue working, stating: "I'm old. I read stuff. I see things. I want to tell stories, and there's no more time."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=May 16, 2023 |title=Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio & Robert De Niro On How They Found The Emotional Handle For Their Cannes Epic 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' |url=https://deadline.com/2023/10/martin-scorsese-interview-killers-of-the-flower-moon-leonardo-dicaprio-robert-de-niro-1235359006/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Deadline |archive-date=May 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520221259/https://deadline.com/2023/05/martin-scorsese-interview-killers-of-the-flower-moon-leonardo-dicaprio-robert-de-niro-1235359006/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was nominated for ten Oscars, and seven Golden Globes, winning one for Best Actress in a Drama [[Lily Gladstone]]. That same year, he directed a commercial for [[Bleu de Chanel]] starring [[Timothée Chalamet]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.avclub.com/martin-scorsese-timothee-chalamet-chanel-ad-1850978059|title= You won't even have time for a pee break during Martin Scorsese's 60-second perfume ad|website= AV Club|date= October 31, 2023|accessdate= November 1, 2023|archive-date= November 1, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231101013531/https://www.avclub.com/martin-scorsese-timothee-chalamet-chanel-ad-1850978059|url-status= live}}</ref> In 2024, Scorsese narrated the documentary film ''[[Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger]]'' directed by David Hinton. Guy Lodge of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' wrote: "Scorsese may not have directed this engaging tour through a vital filmography, but he narrates with palpable, personal devotion to his subject."<ref>{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/made-in-england-the-films-of-powell-and-pressburger-review-martin-scorsese-1235917890/|title= 'Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger' Review: Martin Scorsese Sends a Valentine to British Cinema's Great Dreamers|website= Variety|date= February 21, 2024|accessdate= April 27, 2024}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[Berlin International Film Festival]] where it was picked up for distribution by [[MUBI]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://deadline.com/2024/02/martin-scorsese-film-made-england-films-powell-pressburger-us-distribution-deals-berlin-1235832767/|title= Martin Scorsese-Narrated Documentary 'Made In England: The Films Of Powell And Pressburger' Gets U.S. Distribution Deals Ahead Of Berlin Premiere|website= [[Deadline Hollywood]]|date= February 21, 2024|accessdate= April 27, 2024}}</ref> ==== Upcoming projects ==== In November 2021, Scorsese was set to direct a biopic feature about rock band the [[Grateful Dead]] for [[Apple TV+|Apple Studios]] featuring [[Jonah Hill]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Jonah Hill To Play Jerry Garcia In Martin Scorsese-Directed Grateful Dead Pic For Apple|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/jonah-hill-jerry-garcia-martin-scorsese-grateful-dead-pic-apple-1234875832/|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=November 18, 2021|first=Justin|last=Kroll|access-date=February 10, 2024|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119040607/https://deadline.com/2021/11/jonah-hill-jerry-garcia-martin-scorsese-grateful-dead-pic-apple-1234875832/|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2022, it was announced Scorsese would direct an adaptation of David Grann's non-fiction novel ''[[The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder|The Wager]]'' for [[Apple Studios (production company)|Apple Studios]], reteaming once again with DiCaprio.<ref>{{cite news|title=Leonardo DiCaprio & Martin Scorsese Reteam For Apple Film 'The Wager' Based On David Grann Book|url=https://deadline.com/2022/07/leonardo-dicaprio-martin-scorsese-reteam-for-apple-film-the-wager-1235081275/|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=July 29, 2022|first=Matt|last=Grobar|access-date=August 4, 2022|archive-date=August 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804205539/https://deadline.com/2022/07/leonardo-dicaprio-martin-scorsese-reteam-for-apple-film-the-wager-1235081275/|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2023, after meeting with [[Pope Francis]], Scorsese said he was considering writing and directing a new film about Jesus.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/global/martin-scorsese-pope-francis-film-about-jesus-1235627620/|title=Martin Scorsese Meets Pope Francis, Announces Film About Jesus – Report|work=[[Variety (website)|Variety]]|date=May 29, 2023|first=Nick|last=Vivarelli|access-date=May 29, 2023|archive-date=May 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529111935/https://variety.com/2023/film/global/martin-scorsese-pope-francis-film-about-jesus-1235627620/|url-status=live}}</ref> More details were revealed in January 2024, revealing that it would likely be Scorsese's next film and that he had co-written it with [[Kent Jones (critic)|Kent Jones]], based on the [[Shūsaku Endō]] novel ''A Life of Jesus''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/martin-scorsese-confirms-a-life-of-jesus-script-finished-1234941542/|title=Martin Scorsese Confirms 'A Life of Jesus' Script Is Finished: 80-Minute Movie Will Not 'Proselytize'|work=Indiewire|date=January 8, 2024|first=Samantha|last=Bergeson|access-date=January 9, 2024|archive-date=January 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108235951/https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/martin-scorsese-confirms-a-life-of-jesus-script-finished-1234941542/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2023, during an interview with ''[[GQ]]'', it was revealed that Scorsese was working on an adaptation of [[Marilynne Robinson]]'s ''[[Home (Robinson novel)|Home]]'' with [[Todd Field]] and Jones.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.gq.com/story/martin-scorsese-profile|title= Martin Scorsese: "I Have To Find Out Who The Hell I Am."|website= GQ|date= September 25, 2023|accessdate= September 25, 2023|archive-date= September 25, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230925132509/https://www.gq.com/story/martin-scorsese-profile|url-status= live}}</ref> It was reported in February 2025 that Scorsese would be directing a mob movie set in [[Hawaii]], starring and being co-produced by [[Dwayne Johnson]], Leonardo DiCaprio and [[Emily Blunt]]. Johnson and Blunt pitched the plot to Scorsese and DiCaprio, which was described as being "a cross between ''[[Goodfellas]]'' and ''[[The Departed]]''", and [[Nick Bilton]] was hired as a screenwriter.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2025/film/news/martin-scorsese-dwayne-johnson-leonardo-dicaprio-emily-blunt-crime-movie-1236314279/|title= Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio Attached to Hawaii-Set Crime Film From Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt|website= Variety|date= February 20, 2025|accessdate= February 20, 2025}}</ref> In March 2025, it was announced that he would be adapting Robinson's ''Home'' for Apple TV+ with DiCaprio starring.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theplaylist.net/home-martin-scorsese-leo-dicaprio-marilynne-robinson-apple-todd-field-20250310/|title=Martin Scorsese's 'Home' Starring Leo DiCaprio Lands At Apple|website=ThePlaylist|date=March 10, 2025}}</ref>
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