Leonardo DiCaprio is set to headline Martin Scorsese’s upcoming project, with Apple and Todd Field producing.

      It has been quite challenging recently to determine what Martin Scorsese will pursue after "Killers of the Flower Moon," which premiered at Cannes a couple of years ago. However, today's news offers some of the clearest hints regarding his next direction. Surprise: Leonardo DiCaprio will be joining him.

      According to Publisher’s Weekly, Apple Original Films has acquired the rights to Marilynne Robinson’s four Gilead novels, with Scorsese having mentioned his interest in adapting the second one, "Home," since 2023. DiCaprio is set to star in the film, produced by Todd Field, who co-wrote "Home" along with Scorsese and Kent Jones, and is said to be taking on the first book, "Gilead." However, there seems to be uncertainty regarding plans for the adaptations of the remaining novels in the series.

      This update implies that DiCaprio will portray Jack Boughton, a troubled alcoholic who returns to his hometown of Gilead to care for his dying father, assisted by his sister Glory. These characters appear in Robinson’s other works, indicating significant commitments from DiCaprio and any actors cast in those roles—a notable prospect in itself. Regardless of what happens, it’s exciting to see Scorsese moving closer to a project that he feels so passionate about.