Martin Scorsese‘s attention, for the following couple of months, will be justly focused on the theatrical release — and potential Oscar run (the film will probably be relegated to a handful of deserved below-the-line nominations, but it could strike it big) — of his magical ode to cinema, Hugo.
This is a film that, however flawed, deserves to be relished endlessly by the crowd it was intended for — lovers of film. And hopefully, in the process, it’ll inspire many average moviegoers to explore the world of film, and the history of it, more deeply.
In any case, however, it’s worthwhile to take a breath and document Scorsese‘s upcoming projects when they get confirmed. Remember last month when the possibility of Scorsese adapting Jo Nesbo‘s best-selling crime thriller The Snowman started to bubble through the industry? Well, count that as an example of a legitimate rumor, because Scorsese‘s has now officially signed himself on to direct the project. [THR]
If Hugo, on the surface (3-D, child characters), appears to be a striking departure for the director, the nature of The Snowman will likely perk up many Scorsese devotees who are longing for his signature. Here’s a brief rundown of the novel’s synopsis — for more info, head over to Amazon.
The novel features Norwegian detective Harry Hole, described as an anti-authoritarian, anti-sobriety cop, who investigates particularly gruesome killings. In Snowman, the seventh book in the Harry Hole franchise, a son finds his mother’s pink scarf wrapped around the neck of a ominous looking snowman. Hole realizes she is the latest victim of a serial killer.
Matthew Michael Carnahan (State of Play, World War Z) will be adapting the screenplay. However, with Scorsese‘s massive slate of potentials — The Irishman, The Gambler, Silence, and Sinatra don’t even make up the entire list — no timeframe for the Nesbo adaptation has been cemented. Just another juicy-sounding project to add to Scorsese‘s busy upcoming oeuvre.
Which of Scorsese’s upcoming projects are you most looking forward to?