Martin Scorsese's Highly Anticipated Films Face Indefinite Delay

Hollywood's buzzing with surprising news: two of Martin Scorsese's upcoming blockbusters have hit the pause button. The master filmmaker, known for his gritty dramas and gangster epics, was all set to dive into not one, but two major projects. Now, both films are gathering dust on the shelf. Let's peek behind the curtain and see what's going on.

First up on Scorsese's to-do list was a movie about the Chairman of the Board himself, Frank Sinatra. Picture this: Leonardo DiCaprio donning Ol' Blue Eyes' signature fedora, belting out "My Way" while Jennifer Lawrence sparkles as the stunning Ava Gardner. Sounds like a match made in Hollywood heaven, right? Well, not so fast.

The Sinatra flick was supposed to start rolling cameras this November. But in August, the crew got some unexpected news – everything was on hold, with no new start date in sight. Word on the street is that the Sinatra family might be giving Scorsese a bit of a headache. The movie was set to dig into some pretty personal stuff, and getting the family's thumbs up isn't proving easy.

But wait, there's more! Scorsese had another ace up his sleeve – a film about Jesus called "The Life of Jesus." This wasn't going to be your typical Sunday school story. Based on a book by Shūsaku Endō (the same guy who wrote "Silence," another Scorsese hit), this movie was going to show Jesus as both divine and human. Rumor has it that Andrew Garfield, who's no stranger to playing spiritual roles, might have been in talks to star.

Scorsese was thinking big for this one. He planned to shoot in Israel, Italy, and Egypt, giving it a real Biblical vibe. And get this – he was going to fund it himself, just like he did with "Silence." Talk about putting your money where your mouth is!

So, what's a legendary director to do when his dream projects hit the skids? Don't worry, Scorsese's not about to kick back and start collecting social security. At 81, he's still got more energy than most of us after our morning coffee. He's teaming up with Steven Spielberg (another Hollywood heavy-hitter) to produce a TV show based on "Cape Fear" for Apple TV+. Plus, he's got his fingers in a bunch of other pies as an executive producer.

But wait, there's even more! Scorsese's inner history buff is coming out to play. He's working on a documentary about ancient shipwrecks. From the mean streets of New York to the bottom of the ocean – talk about range!

Let's not forget, Scorsese's last film, "Killers of the Flower Moon," was a massive hit. It scooped up 10 Oscar nominations and had critics falling over themselves with praise. And speaking of Oscars, did you know Scorsese's been nominated for Best Director a whopping 10 times? He finally took home the gold for "The Departed" in 2007.

So, what's next for Martin Scorsese? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure – whether he's making movies about mobsters, musicians, or messiahs, Scorsese always delivers something unforgettable.