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Martin Scorsese has once again proven he is tireless in shaping both film history and its present moment. Over the last week alone, he’s been everywhere – from red carpets to viral social media stints, confirming that at 82, he’s more engaged with the world than ever. The biggest current headline comes from Deadline and Gazettely: Scorsese is reuniting with Leonardo DiCaprio for his next directorial feature, a ghostly thriller titled “What Happens at Night.” Even more intriguing, Jennifer Lawrence is joining DiCaprio for this adaptation of Peter Cameron’s novel. With Patrick Marber penning the script and production partners like Rick Yorn and Studiocanal, the buzz is just beginning on what feels poised to become another Scorsese event picture.

Business-wise, Variety Film + TV and The Wrap just confirmed that Scorsese’s faith-centered docuseries, “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints,” has been renewed for a second season at Fox Nation. Eight new episodes will roll out starting November 2025, each episode exploring the extraordinary story of a different saint. Scorsese himself will again narrate and executive produce, marking another chapter in his late-career embrace of historical and spiritual storytelling.

On the documentary front, Scorsese serves as an executive producer for “Saquon” — the feature-length profile of NFL star Saquon Barkley — set to premiere October 9 on Prime Video. The film promises never-before-seen insights into Barkley’s family life and rise to Super Bowl glory, and looks to bring Scorsese’s signature humanism to the world of sports, according to Variety.

Public appearances have kept Martin in the perpetual spotlight. On November 1, he attended the premiere of “Die My Love” at AMC Lincoln Square in New York, accompanied by daughter Francesca Scorsese, as reported by Sipa Press. And just days earlier, the Tribeca Film Festival reunited Scorsese with Robert De Niro for a 30th anniversary screening and discussion of “Casino,” with TV host W. Kamau Bell moderating a deeply reflective conversation on their legendary collaborations.

Leading into the month, Scorsese played host at a high-profile New York screening of the acclaimed film “Homebound,” India’s Oscar submission, where he not only posed with the cast but also put director Neeraj Ghaywan at ease with a charming personal anecdote, as covered by Hindustan Times and Times of India. His presence was more than ceremonial — he engaged thoughtfully in a post-screening Q&A, reaffirming his support for global and emerging filmmaking.

Scorsese’s social-media persona was brought into the spotlight when daughter Francesca filmed a TikTok challenge where he guessed his own movies based on Letterboxd reviews. The video, recapped by Daily Dot, went viral and delighted fans who praised Martin’s sharpness and humor, with the internet gushing over his quick wit and sense of fun at 82. Francesca used the opportunity to plug the Apple TV+ five-part docuseries “Mr. Scorsese,” which premiered at the New York Film Festival in early October, drawing further attention to Scorsese’s willingness to open up about his private and professional life in front of the camera.

Speculation and commentary on social platforms have intensified thanks to a first image from Scorsese’s significant new acting role in Julian Schnabel’s “In the Hand of Dante.” According to CBR, fans were shocked by his unrecognizable look as Dante’s mentor, drawing comparisons to Gandalf and Dumbledore. Scorsese continues to surprise by relying on his acting chops, carving out a new identity for himself well into his ninth decade.

As for personal developments, a viral YouTube clip from The Unseen touched on Scorsese’s private grief over the loss of a long-time collaborator earlier this year, hinting at unfinished projects and lasting emotional impact. While parts of the...