The Irishman (2019 film)

The Irishman
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Produced by
Screenplay by Steven Zaillian
Based on I Heard You Paint Houses
by Charles Brandt
Starring
Music by Seann Sara Sella
Cinematography Rodrigo Prieto
Edited by Thelma Schoonmaker
Production
company
Distributed by Netflix
Country United States
Language English
Budget $175 million[1][2]

The Irishman is an upcoming American biographical crime film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Steven Zaillian, based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt. The film stars Robert De Niro as Frank Sheeran, a labor union leader and alleged hitman for the Bufalino crime family, and Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa. Joe Pesci, Anna Paquin, Bobby Cannavale, Harvey Keitel, and Ray Romano also star. It is the ninth feature collaboration between De Niro and Scorsese, the fourth film to star both De Niro and Pacino (following The Godfather Part II, Heat and Righteous Kill) and the first time Pacino has been directed by Scorsese. The film is anticipated to be released by Netflix in 2019.

Plot

Frank Sheeran, a labor union official with mob connections, recalls his involvement in the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa, an American labor union leader.

Cast

Production

Development

Martin Scorsese has long been attached to direct The Irishman, which would star Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino.[4] In September 2014, Pacino confirmed that the film was in development and that it would be Scorsese's next project after Silence. Bobby Cannavale was also added to the cast.[5] In October 2015, De Niro stated that the film is still happening and may shoot in 2016 with Scorsese confirming that Steven Zaillian will write the script.[6][7]

In May 2016, it was announced that the film's rights would be offered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, while Mexican financier/producer Fábrica de Cine had offered $100 million to finance the film, and through that deal Paramount Pictures would retain domestic rights.[8] IM Global was also circling to bid for the film's international sales rights.[8] STX Entertainment bought the international distribution rights to the film for $50 million beating out other studios like Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Lionsgate, while Fabrica de Cine closed the deal and Paramount retained its domestic rights.[9]

Casting

In July 2017, Pesci and Pacino officially joined the cast, with Ray Romano also joining and Bobby Cannavale and Harvey Keitel in final negotiations. Pesci turned down his offer a reported 50 times before agreeing to take part. In September 2017, Jack Huston,[10] Stephen Graham,[11] Domenick Lombardozzi, Jeremy Luke, Joseph Russo,[12] Kathrine Narducci,[13] Danny Abeckaser,[14] J. C. MacKenzie, and Craig Vincent[15] joined the cast. In October, Gary Basaraba,[16] Anna Paquin,[17] Welker White,[18] and Jesse Plemons joined the cast of the film. Later, Craig Di Francia and Action Bronson were revealed to have joined the cast.[19][20]

Writing

In July 2017, Zack Sharf reported that the film script was adapted by Steven Zaillian to be presented as a series of flashbacks of an older lead character, Frank Sheeran portrayed by Robert De Niro, depicted as recollecting his many criminal activities over several decades: "The Irishman will include flashbacks that span decades, and De Niro is set to play Sheeran in all of them. He'll appear as young as 30 years old."[21]

Principal photography

Filming was set to start in August 2017, in and around New York City. [22] and would continue through December 2017.[23][24] Principal photography on the film began on September 18, 2017 and continued through March 2018.[25][26][27] Filming wrapped on March 5, 2018.[28]

Financing and budget

In May 2016, Mexican financier / producer Fábrica de Cine had offered $100 million to finance the film, and through that deal Paramount Pictures would retain domestic rights.[8] IM Global was also circling to bid for the film's international sales rights.[8] STX Entertainment bought the international distribution rights to the film for $50 million beating out other studios like Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Lionsgate, while Fabrica de Cine closed the deal and Paramount retained its domestic rights.[9]

By February 2017, Paramount Pictures had dropped domestic distribution rights for The Irishman following the announcement that the Mexican financer, Fabrica de Cine, would not be financing the film due to its climbing budget. Netflix then bought the film for $105 million and agreed to finance the film's $125 million budget with a release date set for 2019.[29][30]

By March 5, 2018, it was also reported the film's budget had ballooned from $125 million to $140 million, due in large part to the impending visual effects needed to make De Niro, Pesci, and Pacino appear up to 30 years younger at various points throughout the film.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Sharf, Zack (February 12, 2018). "Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' Is Getting Way More Expensive: Budget Now Estimated Over $140 Million". IndieWire. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  2. ↑ Scott Mendelson (February 26, 2018). "The Grim Box Office Fate Of 'Annihilation' Was An Inevitable Tragedy". Forbes. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  3. ↑ Dave Brooks (April 18, 2018). "Sebastian Maniscalco Prepares for Five-Show Run at Radio City Music Hall". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  4. ↑ Smith, Oliver (November 30, 2011). "Is the long-awaited 'The Irishman' the next film for Scorsese? |". Scorsesefans.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
  5. ↑ Han, Angie (September 9, 2014). "Al Pacino Says Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' Still Happening; Bobby Cannavale Joins Cast". slashfilm.com. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  6. ↑ Plumb, Ali (October 1, 2015). "Exclusive: Robert De Niro says he'll be Reuniting With Martin Scorsese Next Year for 'I Heard You Paint Houses'". digitalspy.com. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
  7. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa (October 16, 2015). "Martin Scorsese Talks 'Vinyl,' 'The Departed' at Lyon Lumiere Fest". Variety.com. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Lang, Brent (May 13, 2016). "Cannes: Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' Has Buyers Frustrated and Salivating (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  9. 1 2 Tartaglione, Nancy; Busch, Anita; Jaafar, Ali (May 15, 2016). "Martin Scorsese's Mob Film 'The Irishman' In Major Deal To STX After Heated Bidding War — Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  10. ↑ Jr, Mike Fleming (September 11, 2017). "'Boardwalk Empire's Jack Huston Reunites With Martin Scorsese On 'The Irishman'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  11. ↑ Busch, Anita (September 14, 2016). "Stephen Graham Will Portray Mob Boss Tony Provenzano In 'The Irishman'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  12. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (September 13, 2017). "Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' Adds Domenick Lombardozzi & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  13. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (September 19, 2017). "Kathrine Narducci Cast In Martin Scorsese's Crime Drama 'The Irishman'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' Casts Former Nightlife Kingpin Danny A Abeckaser (Exclusive)". TheWrap. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
  15. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (September 29, 2017). "J.C. Mackenzie & Craig Vincent Join 'The Irishman' From Martin Scorsese". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  16. ↑ Busch, Anita (October 2, 2017). "Gary Basaraba Cast As Union Boss Frank Fitzsimmons In 'The Irishman'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  17. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (October 3, 2017). "Anna Paquin To Play De Niro's Daughter In Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  18. ↑ Pederson, Erik (October 5, 2017). "'The Irishman': Welker White Cast As Jimmy Hoffa's Wife In Martin Scorsese-Robert De Niro Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  19. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (March 21, 2018). "Michael Landes Joins 'Angel Has Fallen'; Craig Di Francia Cast In 'The Irishman'". Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  20. ↑ Tony Sokol (January 24, 2018). "Martin Scorsese's The Irishman Casts Rapper Action Bronson". Den of Geek. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  21. ↑ Zack Scharf. "‘The Irishman’: 9 Things You Must Know About Martin Scorsese’s $100 Million ‘Goodfellas’ Reunion". Indiewire. July 19, 2017..
  22. ↑ The ‘real’ story of the man who murdered Jimmy Hoffa. New York Post, November 19, 2017. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  23. ↑ Busch, Anita (July 12, 2017). "Joe Pesci Joins Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman'; Others In Talks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  24. ↑ "Ray Romano Joins Robert De Niro, Al Pacino in Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  25. ↑ "Martin Scorsese Filming 'The Irishman' on Orchard Street Today (with De Niro, Pacino, Keitel, and Pesci)". Bowery Boogie. August 29, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  26. ↑ Franklin, Garth (August 30, 2017). "Filming Begins On Scorsese's "Irishman" - Dark Horizons". www.darkhorizons.com. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  27. ↑ Lerner, Josh (October 23, 2017). "Martin Scorsese Filming in NYC + Other Projects Looking for Talent". Backstage. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  28. ↑ Goldberg, Matt (March 5, 2018). "Filming on Martin Scorsese's The Irishman Has Wrapped". Collider. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  29. ↑ Busch, Anita; Calvario, Liz (February 22, 2017). "Martin Scorsese's Robert De Niro Pic 'The Irishman' Heading To Netflix?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  30. ↑ Raup, Jordan (February 22, 2017). "Netflix Picks Up Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman,' Now Aiming for 2019 Release". The Film Stage. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
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