In Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Phantom Thread,’ Raymond Woodcock was Daniel Day-Lewis‘ final acting role. Despite many attempts, the actor hasn’t been coaxed out of retirement. But never say never, as Martin Scorsese believes it’s possible his old collaborator could return.
Martin Scorsese has worked with Daniel Day-Lewis twice, on ‘The Age Of Innocence’ and ‘Gangs Of New York.’ The 81-year-old filmmaker recently received an award from Day-Lewis and spoke of a possible collaboration. This tease has sent the cinephile into a screaming frenzy! This better not be a joke, as Daniel Day-Lewis’ absence is sorely missed.
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Is Daniel Day-Lewis Coming Out Of Retirement To Work With Martin Scorsese?
Martin Scorsese‘s devotion continues to grow with every passing day. At 81, the filmmaker is showing no sign of slowing down. Scorsese believes he’ll still be making movies and is likely working on a retired actor’s comeback film. The actor in question is none other than Daniel Day-Lewis.
Martin Scorsese accepted an award from Day-Lewis at the National Board of Review Awards. Delighted to see his old friend and collaborator, the Oscar-winning filmmaker announced in his speech, “We did two films together, and it’s one of the greatest experiences of my life, I must say. Maybe there’s time for one more. Maybe!”
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‘Taxi Drive’ Filmmaker To Make An 80-Minute Movie About Jesus Christ
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Martin Scorsese confirmed he’s making an 80-minute movie about the life of Jesus Christ. The project is co-written by Scorsese and critic-filmmaker Kent Jones and is based on Shūsaku Endō’s book ‘A Life of Jesus’.
Martin Scorsese, aware of the argument against religion, wants to change the narrative around it. He said, “I’m trying to find a new way to make it more accessible and take away the negative onus of what has been associated with organized religion.” The film is going to focus on re-examining the concept of “religion” in contemporary discourse.
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