Leonardo DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson, and Emily Blunt to Star in Hawaii-Set Crime Thriller Directed by Martin Scorsese
March 27, 2025: 20th Century Studios picks up a mob thriller set in paradise, penned by journalist Nick Bilton.
A Star-Studded Crime Saga Set in Hawaii
20th Century Studios has secured an upcoming Hawaii-set crime thriller, featuring an all-star cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson, and Emily Blunt, with legendary director Martin Scorsese at the helm.
With a script written by journalist and author Nick Bilton, the fact-based untitled film is said to be in the style of Scorsese’s classic mob epics like Goodfellas and The Departed. Set in the 1960s and 1970s, the movie will explore a gripping story of power, crime, and cultural survival in an unexpected setting—the tropical paradise of Hawaii.
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The Plot: A Mob War in Paradise
The film follows a powerful and charismatic mob boss as he builds Hawaii’s most dominant criminal empire. His rise to power sets off a violent war against mainland corporations and rival syndicates, all while he fights to protect his ancestral land.
As he wages a ruthless battle for absolute control, his story becomes the last great American mob saga, unfolding in one of the most unlikely yet breathtaking locations.
A Dream Team Behind the Scenes
With Martin Scorsese directing and a powerhouse trio of DiCaprio, Johnson, and Blunt, the project is already generating massive buzz. Given Scorsese’s history of delivering gritty, high-stakes crime dramas, expectations are sky-high for this epic tale of power, loyalty, and deception.
Anticipation Builds for the Untitled Mob Thriller
While additional details, including the release date and supporting cast, remain under wraps, the announcement has left both movie fans and industry insiders eager to see how this crime saga unfolds in the heart of paradise.
Stay tuned for more updates on what promises to be one of the most talked-about films in the coming years!
Published by HOLR Magazine