Martin Scorsese takes on ‘intense’ acting role in Julian Schnabel Dante drama

The acclaimed director has restarted his sporadic on-screen career with a small but ‘extraordinary’ performance

Martin Scorsese heads into this year’s Academy Awards the most nominated living director, with 10 nods – and one win – in the best director category. His latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon, has 10 nominations, including best picture and best director.

Scorsese has announced plans to shoot his next film, about the life of Jesus, later this year, meaning an awards push for that movie in 2026 or 2027. Yet a new report suggests the film-maker, 81, may make a surprise appearance at next year’s Oscars on account of his acting prowess.