Scorsese discusses future films amid retirement rumors
- Martin Scorsese, at a press conference in Italy, denied rumors of retirement and expressed his intention to continue making films.
- His upcoming projects, including a Frank Sinatra biopic and an adaptation of Shūsaku Endō's A Life of Jesus, have been postponed due to various issues.
- Despite these delays, Scorsese remains committed to filmmaking and hopes to produce more movies in the future.
In Italy, renowned director Martin Scorsese addressed rumors of his retirement during a press conference. At 81 years old, he emphasized his desire to continue making films, stating, "I still have more films to make, and I hope God gives me the strength to make them." This statement comes after reports surfaced that two significant projects, a biopic of Frank Sinatra and an adaptation of Shūsaku Endō's novel A Life of Jesus, have been postponed. The Sinatra biopic has been in development since 2009, with previous announcements of filming set to begin in November, which have now been canceled. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the Sinatra family's disagreement with Scorsese's portrayal of the singer's life, particularly regarding his connections to organized crime. The adaptation of Endō's novel was expected to follow Scorsese's upcoming film, Killers of the Flower Moon, but no cast or start date has been confirmed. Despite these delays, Scorsese remains committed to his craft and is not stepping away from filmmaking.