De Niro, Pacino, Scorcese join forces in Netflix’s ‘The Irishman’
(From left) Mafia-film giants Martin Scorcsese, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro will team up in Netflix’s “The Irishman.” File photo
Ever seen a great mafia movie? Chances are it involves the superb acting of Robert De Niro or Al Pacino and the brilliant directing of Marin Scorsese.
Luckily for gangster film fanatics, the three movie giants will return to the murky world of organized crime in the upcoming film “The Irishman.”
According to IndieWire, online streaming service Netflix has picked up rights to the crime-themed film, which delves into a mob hitman’s involvement in the mysterious disappearance of American Union leader Jimmy Hoffa in 1975.
The 73-year-old De Niro, who worked with Scorsese in iconic films like “Raging Bull” and “Goodfellas,” will play the role of mob hitman Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran, while “The Godfather” and “Scarface” lead Pacino will resume the role of Hoffa.
Joe Pesci, who’s also a regular in Scorsese films, will also be in the film in an undisclosed role.
Both Pacino and De Niro will reportedly be digitally de-aged to make them look in their 20s, which is a tremendous feat considering both actors are now in their 70s.
Meanwhile, Netflix remains as the top legal online streaming site with over 93 million subscribers across 190 countries.
The highly anticipated film was supposed to be shown under Paramount Pictures, but the studio executives reportedly turned down the film.
“The Irishman” is eyeing a 2018 release, and will most likely be an official entry to the Oscars. Khristian Ibarrola /ra
