Scorsese’s Dream Cast: The Legends He Missed Out On
“It’s not just about the craft. It’s about the internal life of the characters,” Martin Scorsese once said. For a filmmaker with an illustrious career spanning over five decades, working with the crème de la crème of Hollywood’s talent pool is par for the course. However, there are a few faces that even this iconic director wishes he could have seen through his lens.
During a recent outing at the Montclair Film Festival, Scorsese opened up about his dream cast list. He mentioned Hollywood legends like Spencer Tracy, Barbara Stanwyck, and Marlon Brando, actors he “would have loved to include in one of his films.” These legends, now passed away, stand as poignant “what-ifs” in Scorsese’s rich history. But the list didn’t stop there. He also mentioned Barbra Streisand, a veritable powerhouse in the entertainment industry, as someone he still hopes to collaborate with.
“Like Scorsese himself, Streisand is one of the biggest names in the current film industry,” says Variety. Given both of their far-reaching impacts, one can only imagine the magic that would transpire if these two icons joined forces on the silver screen.
From DeNiro and DiCaprio to Streisand? The Ongoing All-Star Roster
Scorsese has never been a stranger to A-list talent. His filmography includes collaborations with Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Daniel Day-Lewis, Adam Driver, Andrew Garfield, Margot Robbie, and Timothée Chalamet, to name a few. When you’ve directed 26 films, 17 documentaries, TV episodes, short films, music videos, and even commercials, you’re bound to cross paths with acting greats from various generations.
His latest feature, Killers of the Flower Moon, starring favorites Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, continues to dominate the box office, proving that his knack for casting cinematic gold remains intact.
Breaking Records Off-Screen: Scorsese’s Social Media Feats
It’s not just the cinematic world that’s feeling the Scorsese effect. The legendary filmmaker recently made a splash in the digital domain by joining Letterboxd, a social media platform for film aficionados. Within record time, Scorsese became “the user with the largest number of followers,” and why wouldn’t he?
Letterboxd serves as a nexus for cinephiles to share their film lists, ratings, and opinions. Having a cinematic genius like Scorsese join the platform is like adding a crown jewel to an already sparkling community.
“Founded by Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow in 2011, Letterboxd seeks to connect film fans around the world,” states the Letterboxd team. Scorsese has already taken the time to share a list of films that have inspired him over the years, including classics like The Heiress, A Place in the Sun, Red River, Giant, The Last of the Line, and The Lady of the Dugout.
What’s Next for the Living Legend?
As the saying goes, you can’t keep a good man down. While Killers of the Flower Moon basks in its box office glory, Scorsese is far from putting his feet up. Between dabbling in TikTok videos and actively engaging with the film community on Letterboxd, he’s not just keeping up with the times—he’s setting the pace.
So, whether it’s the big screen, small screen, or even the mobile screen, one thing is clear: the Scorsese saga is far from over. And with names like Barbra Streisand still on his wishlist, who knows what cinematic treasures await us in the future?
