Leonardo DiCaprio teams up with Martin Scorsese as executive producer for the new action thriller "Carthage Must Be Destroyed."
Leonardo DiCaprio will serve as executive producer alongside director Martin Scorsese in a new action thriller, strengthening their successful creative partnership. The project, titled Carthage Must Be Destroyed, is set in a rust-belt city ruled by a criminal underworld, marking another bold move in their ongoing collaboration as Leonardo DiCaprio executive producer new action thriller.
Plot, Creative Team, and Production Schedule
Deadline reports that Carthage Must Be Destroyed follows the story of a mysterious newcomer who wages war against a powerful city’s corrupt criminal network.
“Using brain and brawn, he sows distrust and creates chaos, in order to dismantle the corrupt power structure,”
—Publication. The film’s screenplay has been written by Ted Griffin, known for penning Ocean’s Eleven, promising a clever and layered narrative. In addition to Scorsese and DiCaprio as executive producers, Chad A. Verdi of Verdi Productions, Christopher Donelly and Gareth West from LBI Entertainment will also join the production team. Casting for the main roles is ongoing, with filming planned to start in Rhode Island this October.
Producer Insights on the Ambitious Project
Chad A. Verdi, president of Verdi Productions, expressed enthusiasm about the production and its impressive team, stating:
“bring Ted’s outstanding screenplay to the big screen. It’s a pleasure to be collaborating with Marty, Leo, Jen, Gareth and Chris, and our extraordinary producing team will elevate this project to new heights.”
—Chad A. Verdi, President, Verdi Productions.
Recent Work and Broader Industry Activities
This film announcement follows DiCaprio’s recent starring role in Scorsese’s 2023 feature Killers of The Flower Moon, a film that received widespread critical acclaim. Music played a key role, as highlighted in a review:
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“Popular music from the 1920s, Native American songs and Robbie Robertson’s bluesy score help round off this remarkable Western, a film that will linger in the minds of its audience for a long time.”
—NME Review. Beyond fiction, Scorsese continues to expand his influence with recent documentary work, including an upcoming five-part series for Apple TV+ directed by Rebecca Miller and a film chronicling the final interview of the late Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 after a notable papacy beginning in 2013.
Scorsese has remained a prominent figure in the global film community, recently joining directors like Spike Lee and Wes Anderson in objecting to the closure of famous Roman cinemas. He also revealed a forthcoming collaboration with Dwayne Johnson, further extending his diverse portfolio.
What Audiences Can Look Forward To
Carthage Must Be Destroyed brings together acclaimed figures such as Gareth West, Christopher Donelly, and Jen, with Scorsese and DiCaprio leading from behind the scenes. Backed by a celebrated screenplay from Ted Griffin and a formidable production team, expectations are high for a gripping story that delves deep into power struggles and urban conflict. As casting concludes and production gears up in Rhode Island, film fans, including those who appreciated Scorsese’s recent Western, will be keenly awaiting the next chapter in this storied creative alliance.
