AfterKillers of the Flower Moon,Martin ScorseseandLeonardo DiCaprio’s next moviecollaboration was set to be a homerun, yet recent news hints that the movie may never happen, just like another Scorsese collab. From movies likeGoodfellastoThe Departed,Martin Scorsese has become the type of director where audiences anticipate their next project. Whatever it is Scorsese has planned, there is a good chance it will be a hit. However, despite his success,Scorsese is just as susceptible to development issues as any other director. Therefore, some of his best ideas may never hit the big screen.
One particularly exciting idea that Scorsese revealed during an interview withVarietywas abiopic about Frank Sinatra. Sinatra was a beloved and well-known singer throughout the mid-20th century, who originated songs such asMy Way, Fly Me To The Moon,andThat’s Life. Notably, Scorsese already had some of the cast lined up for this movie. His long-time collaborator,Leonardo DiCaprio, was set to play Sinatrahimself. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence was lined up to play Sinatra’s second wife, Ava Gardner. Yet, this movie may never actually happen, despite its promising story.
Why Martin Scorsese & Leonardo DiCaprio’s Frank Sinatra Movie May Not Happen
Scorsese’s Filming Timeline Explained
A recent report revealed thatMartin Scorsese’s Frank Sinatra movie has stalledin production. Although Scorsese seemingly had a solid plan for his next two movies, including a religious epic calledThe Life of Jesus,the movies are apparently seeing major setbacks.The Life of Jesusis reportedly still in development, but the production timeline isn’t known. Meanwhile,the Frank Sinatra movie has lost its November filming start date. Though this news isn’t the end of the line for either movie, it definitely isn’t a good sign. Either movie could get lost in development hell.
Varietynoted that Sinatra’s daughter controls his estate and has yet to give the movie the OK.
The main risk that comes with the Frank Sinatra movie is that it will get lost in the shuffle.Scorsese planned to makeThe Life of Jesusfirst, so if that movie is delayed, thenit will take even longer for the Sinatra movie to happen. On top of that, it is unclear whether the director even has the rights to make the film.Varietynoted that Sinatra’s daughter controls his estate and has yet to give the movie the OK. These hiccups in the Sinatra movie’s development could sink it completely. It doesn’t help that Scorsese is already 81-years-old.
Sinatra Not Happening Would Repeat Scorsese & Tom Hanks' Dean Martin Movie
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Strangely, the delay of the Sinatra movie is quite similar to the delay of another notable Scorsese collaboration. In 1992,Scorsese had his sights set on adapting a biography of singer Dean Martin. EntitledDino,the biopic would have followed Martin’s life from the birth of his grandparents in Italy, through his peak as a member of the Rat Pack, up until the “present” day in 1992. Scorsese even went so far as to acquire the rights for the biography and had Tom Hanks in mind to play the singer. Yet, by 2004, Scorsese had dropped the project completely.
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Ultimately, the cancelation ofScorsese’sDinois a perfect example of what could happen to the Sinatra movie. Though the director went in with the best of intentions, the movie simply didn’t come to fruition. At a certain point, Scorsese has to decide whether the project is worth fighting for, or if it is better to move onto a different idea. There is still hope that the Sinatra movie will happen, yet the road blocks currently standing in its way make it hard to be optimistic. Regardless of the star-studded cast, the Sinatra movie may be destined to fail.
Scorsese & DiCaprio’s Sinatra Movie Could Be Great (If It Actually Happens)
Scorsese & DiCaprio Are Collaborators For A Reason
If the Sinatra movie actually happens, it would be a great project for Scorsese.Scorsese is no stranger to biopics, as he previously helmed movies such asThe Wolf of Wall StreetandThe Aviator.Notably, both of those films also starred Leonardo DiCaprio. In this way, Scorsese has seemingly found a formula that works for him, and if his past projects are any indication,the Sinatra movie could be yet another amazing collaboration between Scorsese and DiCaprio.
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On top of that, Sinatra is definitely a person of interest among viewers. His long career makes him a significant figure for several generations of audience members, and his music continues to be relevant to this day. Recently, his songSomethin' Stupidwas trending on TikTok. Thus, Scorsese may have a real winner on his hands, if only he is able to push through and make the movie happen. If not, it will be yet anotherMartin Scorsesefilm that was lost to development hell.
