The story, written by Nick Bilton, is based on the untold true story of a man who fought to preserve his ancestral land while building a powerful criminal empire
Leonardo DiCaprio is once again joining forces with director Martin Scorsese for a gripping new crime drama set in 1960s and 1970s Hawaii. The untitled film, which will also star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Emily Blunt, promises to explore the criminal underworld in the islands, focusing on the rise of a formidable mob boss.
The story, written by Nick Bilton, is based on the untold true story of a man who fought to preserve his ancestral land while building a powerful criminal empire. The film will depict the mob boss waging war against rival criminal groups and mainland corporations in a ruthless pursuit of power, all while striving to protect his homeland.
Blunt and Johnson, who have long harbored a desire to make a film in Hawaii, reportedly pitched the idea to Scorsese and DiCaprio, with the trio then bringing in Bilton as the writer. The film is being produced by Scorsese, DiCaprio, Johnson, Blunt, Dany Garcia, Lisa Frechette, and Rick Yorn.
While multiple bids are reportedly on the table for the project, no distribution deal has been finalized yet. The announcement of this collaboration comes shortly after news that DiCaprio and Scorsese will work together again on The Devil in the White City, marking their seventh film together. This adaptation of Erik Larson’s non-fiction book focuses on the chilling true story of Dr. HH Holmes, a serial killer operating during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
Scorsese recently praised DiCaprio for his remarkable talent, calling him a “natural film actor” who brings a unique depth to his roles. The director highlighted DiCaprio’s ability to convey complex emotions with subtle expressions, a quality that has made their partnership so successful over the years. The two most recently worked together on the critically acclaimed Killers of the Flower Moon in 2023. As DiCaprio and Scorsese continue their legendary collaboration, fans can look forward to more captivating stories from these two icons of cinema.
