Leonardo DiCaprio & Scorsese’s Next Big Step WithWhat Happens at Night
When it comes to great director-actor partnerships in Hollywood, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are right at the top of the list. Over the past two decades, they’ve given us unforgettable films like The Departed , The Wolf of Wall Street , and most recently Killers of the Flower Moon . Now, the pair is teaming up again, and this time, they’re stepping into new territory with a project that already has people buzzing. The film is called What Happens at Night , and not only does it bring Scorsese and DiCaprio back together, but it also adds another Oscar winner into the mix: Jennifer Lawrence.
Also Read:The movie is based on Peter Cameron’s haunting novel of the same name, and it’s being adapted into a screenplay by Patrick Marber. Initially, Scorsese was only supposed to serve as a producer, but as the project developed, he decided to direct it himself. Apple Original Films, which worked with Scorsese and DiCaprio on Killers of the Flower Moon , is in talks to finance and produce the movie, with Studiocanal also heavily involved. Considering Apple’s strong relationship with both Scorsese and DiCaprio’s production companies, this seems like the perfect landing place.
So, what’s the story about? The plot follows an American couple who travel to a snowy European town to adopt a baby. They check into a massive, eerily empty hotel, where they encounter strange and unsettling figures — a flamboyant singer, a shady businessman, and a mysterious faith healer, to name a few. As the couple waits for their child, the world around them grows more disorienting, and even their sense of who they are begins to slip away. Nothing feels stable in this icy, dream-like setting, and the line between reality and illusion becomes thinner with every step.
For fans of Scorsese’s Shutter Island , this premise might sound familiar in tone. That film, also starring DiCaprio, played with mystery, psychological tension, and reality-bending twists. What Happens at Night seems poised to do something similar, but perhaps with an even stronger horror edge. Some are already describing it as Scorsese’s first true horror film — a genre he has rarely touched throughout his long career.
What makes this collaboration even more exciting is the combination of talent. DiCaprio has proven time and again that he thrives in emotionally complex, unsettling roles, while Lawrence brings her own intensity and depth to every project she takes on. With Scorsese guiding the story, audiences can probably expect a visually striking, psychologically layered, and deeply atmospheric film.
Production is expected to start in January, which means we might not see it on screens for a while, but the anticipation is already building. After decades of legendary work, it’s impressive that Scorsese and DiCaprio are still pushing themselves into new creative territory. And with Lawrence joining in, What Happens at Night could become one of their most daring collaborations yet.
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