Martin Scorsese picks Jesus as the subject of his next movie, crediting Pope Francis' appeal to artists.
While we’re fervently waiting for the highly anticipated release of Martin Scorsese’s next picture Killers of the Flower Moon, fans of the acclaimed director can already start looking forward to his next project. The information was revealed by Scorsese himself, who traveled to Italy after attending Cannes Film Festival. During a visit to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis, the filmmaker revealed that he is working on a screenplay for a film about none other than Jesus Christ.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT When announcing the movie, Scorsese mentioned that it was his response to Pope Francis’ appeal to artists. Known for his considerably modern approach to the Bible’s teachings, the Pope spoke publicly about the need for artists to make their art because usually the great truths of humanity can only be spoken through an artistic voice.
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