Martin Scorsese’s New Film Described as ‘Goodfellas’ Meets ‘The Departed’ – Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Blunt, and Dwayne Johnson

Martin Scorsese is back at it, and this time he’s cooking up something that’s got everyone talking. His latest project, still without a title, promises to dive deep into the gritty world of crime, blending the raw energy of ‘Goodfellas’ with the tense twists of ‘The Departed’. What’s got me really excited, though, is the lineup he’s assembled—Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Blunt, and Dwayne Johnson are all set to star. That’s a trio you don’t see every day.

This film takes us to Hawaii, back in the 1960s and 70s, where a fierce mob boss is battling to take over the island’s underworld. Think bloody showdowns with rival gangs and mainland power players, all wrapped in that classic Scorsese style. The story pulls from real events, focusing on a charismatic yet ruthless figure who’s fighting not just for power, but to protect his ancestral land. It’s a fresh setting for a crime saga, and with Scorsese behind the camera, you know it’s going to hit hard.

Leonardo DiCaprio is no stranger to working with Scorsese. They’ve teamed up before on heavy-hitters like ‘The Aviator’, ‘Gangs of New York’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. This will be their seventh project together, and it’s clear they’ve got a rhythm that works. DiCaprio’s got a knack for diving into complex characters, so I’m betting he’ll bring something intense to this Hawaiian crime tale.

Then there’s Dwayne Johnson, stepping into Scorsese’s world for the first time. Known for action-packed blockbusters like ‘Fast & Furious’ and ‘Jumanji’, Johnson’s been branching out lately. His upcoming role in ‘The Smashing Machine’, a drama about wrestler Mark Kerr, shows he’s ready to tackle deeper parts. Playing a Hawaiian crime lord could be his chance to really flex those acting chops, especially with his personal ties to the islands—he’s voiced Maui in ‘Moana’ and has long wanted to shoot a film there.

Emily Blunt rounds out the cast, and she’s no slouch either. She’s worked with Johnson before in ‘Jungle Cruise’, and they’ve got another project, ‘The Smashing Machine’, coming up. Blunt’s got range—think ‘A Quiet Place’ or her sharp turn in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. Pairing her with Scorsese’s dark storytelling feels like a perfect match. Word is, she and Johnson actually pitched this idea to Scorsese and DiCaprio, which makes this feel like a real team effort.

The script comes from Nick Bilton, a journalist turned writer who’s worked on projects like the HBO documentary ‘Fake Famous’. He’s crafting a tale about this mob boss’s rise, filled with brutal clashes and high stakes. It’s set to echo the vibe of ‘Goodfellas’, with its street-level chaos, and ‘The Departed’, with its undercover tension. If Bilton nails it, we’re in for a wild ride.

Production’s heating up too—Disney’s 20th Century grabbed the rights after a bidding war. That’s a big win for a film that’s shaping up to be a grown-up thriller, not your typical family fare. Scorsese, DiCaprio, Johnson, and Blunt are all producing, alongside Bilton and a few others like Dany Garcia and Rick Yorn. With that much star power on and off screen, it’s no wonder studios were scrambling to lock this down.

This isn’t Scorsese’s only iron in the fire. He’s also got ‘The Devil in the White City’ in the works with DiCaprio, a long-delayed story about a serial killer at the 1893 World’s Fair. But this Hawaii project feels like a return to his roots—gangsters, power struggles, and moral gray areas. At 82, the guy’s still got the drive to churn out films that keep us glued to our seats.

I can’t help but think this cast is what makes it special. DiCaprio’s brooding intensity, Johnson’s larger-than-life presence, and Blunt’s sharp edge—it’s a mix that could light up the screen. We don’t know who’s playing what yet, but picture Johnson as the towering mob boss, DiCaprio as a cunning rival, and Blunt as someone caught in the crossfire. That’s just me dreaming, but however it shakes out, Scorsese’s got a lot to work with.

No release date’s been set, but with filming likely on the horizon, we’ll be keeping an eye out. This could be one of those movies that sticks with you, like ‘Goodfellas’ did with its wiseguys or ‘The Departed’ with its double-crossing cops. For now, I’m just thrilled to see Scorsese back in the game, bringing a fresh crime epic to life with a cast this stacked.