Midnight Vendetta': Martin Scorsese to direct two films this year and one of them is a mafia thriller? What we know so far

Martin Scorsese, the man behind some of the most iconic crime films ever made, may not be slowing down anytime soon. After wrapping up his critically acclaimed 2023 film 'Killers of the Flower Moon', the legendary director is already deep into filming his upcoming thriller 'What Happens at Night'.

But if recent industry reports are anything to go by, that may not be the only film he shoots this year.Reports suggest Scorsese could begin production on a mafia movie titled 'Midnight Vendetta' as early as December, making it potentially his second film of the year. For fans of his celebrated crime dramas, this is the kind of news that is hard to ignore.

What is the update on 'Midnight Vendetta'?

According to Production Weekly casting grids for 'Midnight Vendetta', pointing towards a possible December shoot.

All three sites indicate the film will be shot in New Orleans.As of now, there has been no official announcement from Scorsese or any production company confirming a start date for the project. Given that Scorsese has several films he wishes to make, it remains to be seen whether 'Midnight Vendetta' will truly follow 'What Happens at Night'.

What is 'Midnight Vendetta' about?

The project summary posted on Production List describes 'Midnight Vendetta' as "A historical crime drama centered on the arrival of Sicilian mafia in New Orleans around 1890, culminating in the assassination of Police Chief David Hennessy and subsequent mass lynching."

For anyone familiar with Scorsese's body of work, this feels like territory he was always meant to explore.

What about 'What Happens at Night'?

Before 'Midnight Vendetta' potentially comes together, Scorsese is currently occupied with 'What Happens at Night', a thriller boasting a remarkable ensemble cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson, and Jared Harris. No release date has been confirmed for the film as yet.Neither 'What Happens at Night' nor 'Midnight Vendetta' have release dates at this time. But with Scorsese's track record of delivering masterpieces, from 'Goodfellas' to 'The Wolf of Wall Street', anticipation for both projects is already running high.