Hold up movie fans this is some news you gotta hear! Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is about to step into a whole new kind of ring and this time it is with movie legend Martin Scorsese! Yep you read that right The Rock and Marty are teaming up for a new film and it sounds seriously awesome.
From WWE to Scorsese Films? The Rock Confirms Exciting New Project with Hollywood Heavyweights
Even with The Rock's big return to WWE as "The Final Boss" it looks like Hollywood is still calling his name big time. He just dropped a major hint on social media confirming he is officially part of an upcoming Martin Scorsese movie . And this is not just any movie it's a crime drama set in Hawaii. Intrigued yet? We definitely are.
The Rock mentioned he is super "grateful" and that it has been the "most creatively inspiring time" of his career working with Scorsese. He also gave us a little taste of what the movie is about: mafia control in the 60s 70s and 80s not just in the usual spots like New York or Vegas but all the way in Hawaii where The Rock himself grew up. This movie sounds like it is going to be personal for him and pretty intense.
Blunt DiCaprio and The Rock? A Powerhouse Cast for a "Goodfellas" Meet "The Departed" Crime Saga
The cast for this Scorsese project is already stacked. We knew Emily Blunt was on board and now we know Leonardo DiCaprio is in too! That is a serious A-list trio right there. Imagine The Rock Emily Blunt and Leo all in a Scorsese crime flick. Our minds are already blown.
Word is this movie is being described as a mix of "Goodfellas" and "The Departed". Think classic Scorsese mafia vibes but with a Hawaiian twist. The story is based on real events and will show how the mafia reached as far as the islands. The main character seems to be a mob boss who fought hard to control the criminal world in Hawaii. While it is not officially confirmed yet it is heavily hinted that The Rock will be playing this mob boss role. Can you picture The Rock as a charismatic but ruthless mob kingpin? We definitely can.
Behind the Scenes: The Rock and Blunt Pitched the Movie to Scorsese and It's a Go!
Here is another cool detail about this project. Apparently the whole idea for this movie actually came from The Rock and Emily Blunt themselves. They pitched the concept to Scorsese and DiCaprio and all four of them are now co-producing the film together. That shows some serious passion and commitment from everyone involved. The screenplay is being written by Nick Bilton who previously worked on the show "The Idol".
What's Next and When Can We Expect It? Filming Details and Release Timeline Still Under Wraps
Right now details like when filming will start or when the movie will be released are still secret. The Rock is super busy as always with a bunch of other projects lined up including sequels to "Jungle Cruise" "Fast X" and "San Andreas". He is also starring in a live-action "Moana" movie and another film called "Smashing Machine" where he is reuniting with Emily Blunt. Talk about a packed schedule!
It is also unclear how this Scorsese movie will affect The Rock's WWE appearances. He has been making a big comeback to wrestling lately especially leading up to WrestleMania. But knowing The Rock he is probably going to find a way to balance it all. He is The Rock after all.
For now we just have to wait for more updates on this Scorsese/Johnson/Blunt/DiCaprio project. But based on what we know already this movie has all the makings of something truly special. A Scorsese crime drama with The Rock Emily Blunt and Leo in Hawaii? Sign us up!
Key Details We Know So Far About The Rock & Scorsese Mafia Movie:
- Stars: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Emily Blunt Leonardo DiCaprio (unconfirmed but heavily reported)
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Genre: Crime Drama Mafia
- Setting: Hawaii in the 1960s 70s and 80s
- Plot Hint: Story of a mob boss controlling the Hawaiian underworld
- Screenwriter: Nick Bilton
- Producers: Dwayne Johnson Emily Blunt Leonardo DiCaprio Martin Scorsese