Martin Scorsese is collaborating once more with Leonardo DiCaprio and joining forces with Jennifer Lawrence for his upcoming project, marking a notable entry in the Martin Scorsese new film lineup. The thriller, based on the ghost story novel What Happens at Night, follows a couple visiting a small European town to adopt a child, encountering unsettling characters in an eerie hotel setting.
Plot and Source Material of the New Thriller
The story centers on a married couple who journey to a remote European village to complete the adoption of a baby. While staying at an abandoned hotel, they meet an unusual cast including a flamboyant singer, a corrupt businessman, and a persuasive faith healer. Caught in this mysterious environment, the couple grapples with the challenges of securing the child and confronts doubts about their own relationship and life choices.
Production Details and Studio Involvement
Apple Original Films is negotiating to fund this project alongside Studiocanal, which acquired the rights to Peter Cameron’s novel in 2023. Screenwriter Patrick Marber is adapting the book for the screen. Initially, Scorsese was slated to only produce the film, but recent updates confirm he will also direct, continuing his active role in creatively shaping the film. Apple previously collaborated with Scorsese on Killers of the Flower Moon, further strengthening their partnership.
Scorsese and DiCaprio’s Longstanding Partnership
Leonardo DiCaprio has a long history of working with Martin Scorsese, with this marking their seventh collaboration. Their previous films together include Gangs of New York (2002), The Aviator (2004), The Departed (2006), Shutter Island (2010), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and most recently Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), along with the short film The Audition (2015). This new film will be Jennifer Lawrence’s first time working with Scorsese on screen.
Upcoming Projects for the Lead Actors
DiCaprio is preparing for the release of Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, scheduled to premiere on September 26. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence will appear in Die, My Love, directed by Lynne Ramsay, which also stars Robert Pattinson.
Additional Scorsese Collaborations and Projects in Progress
Separately, Martin Scorsese is directing another film set in Hawaii featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Blunt, and Dwayne Johnson. This untitled crime drama draws comparisons to Goodfellas and The Departed. The story was conceived by Blunt and Johnson, adding a fresh dimension to Scorsese’s filmography.
Beyond these projects, Scorsese is portraying the mentor of Italian poet Dante Alighieri in Julian Schnabel’s In the Hand of Dante. The cast includes Oscar Isaac, Al Pacino, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, Louis Cancelmi, Franco Nero, and John Malkovich, marking another notable ensemble in contemporary cinema.
Implications of the New Film on Scorsese’s Career
This upcoming thriller reaffirms Martin Scorsese’s continued influence and adaptability in modern filmmaking, as he combines literary adaptations with collaborations involving prominent actors like Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. The partnership with Apple Original Films and Studiocanal highlights growing industry support, promising a high-profile release that may further showcase Scorsese’s mastery of suspense and character-driven narratives.
