Work on Martin Scorsese's new project, set in the criminal world of Hawaii in the 1960s and 1970s, is ongoing. It has been reported that screenwriter Nick Bilton is expected to present a significantly revised version of the script to 20th Century Studios within the next month. If Disney, which owns the studio, approves the final version, the project will be immediately launched into production on an expedited schedule.
The film, which has not yet received an official title, will feature an impressive cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson, and Emily Blunt will play the lead roles. Johnson also co-wrote the screenplay along with Bilton. The budget is estimated to be at least $200 million.
The plot is based on the true story of the criminal syndicate The Company, led by Wilford "Nappy" Pulawa, who went down in history as the first and only boss of the Hawaiian mafia. Just last year, Johnson stated that filming in Hawaii was set to begin in 2026. Now, after completing work on the revised script, these timelines may be confirmed.
An interesting turn in the fate of the screenwriter himself: alongside his work on Scorsese's film, Bilton has been appointed executive producer of the "60 Minutes" program on CBS News. Previously, he was primarily known in the industry as a reporter. Now, his career is taking a sharp turn: from journalistic investigations to working with one of the leading directors of our time.
