Veteran Directors' Ambitious Projects

SOURCE variety.com
Martin Scorsese, at 81, plans to shoot two films back to back about Jesus and Frank Sinatra. He is also collaborating with Steven Spielberg on a TV series. Other veteran directors like Ridley Scott, Francis Ford Coppola, David Cronenberg, and Paul Schrader are also working on ambitious projects in their later years.

Key Points

  • Martin Scorsese plans to shoot films about Jesus and Frank Sinatra back to back.
  • Ridley Scott is working on a 'Gladiator' sequel and a Bee Gees biopic.
  • Steven Spielberg is likely to work on a UFO film based on his idea.
  • Clint Eastwood, at 93, just wrapped postproduction on 'Juror No. 2.'

Pros

  • Veteran directors like Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, and Steven Spielberg are continuing to work on ambitious projects well into their later years.
  • The upcoming projects from these directors are highly anticipated and draw interest from both studios and audiences.

Cons

  • There may be challenges faced in production, such as logistical issues for filming in certain locations or gaining approval for biopics from estates.
  • The industry hasn't always been kind to aging directors, with some struggling to get their projects made.