Holy Hollywood Scorsese: Iconic Director Shifts Gears With His Surprising New Fox Nation Series

The series will kick off with the premiere of the first four episodes, with the remaining installments set to grace screens in 2025.

Delving into the lives of Christian saints, the series will span eight one-hour episodes, spotlighting iconic figures such as Joan of Arc, Francis of Assisi, John the Baptist, and Mary Magdalene.

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Scorsese, celebrated for his cinematic masterpieces like “Taxi Driver” and “The Wolf of Wall Street,” has conveyed his profound affinity for the saintly narratives and his enthusiasm for this particular endeavor.

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Emphasizing the saints' diverse backgrounds and tribulations as they embraced the path of love illuminated by Jesus' teachings, Scorsese articulated, “I've lived with the stories of the saints for most of my life, thinking about their words and actions, imagining the worlds they inhabited, the choices they faced, the examples they set.”

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Expressing his elation for the project's commencement and his collaboration with a cadre of esteemed and skilled partners, Scorsese remarked, “I'm so excited that this project is underway, and that I'm working with so many trusted and talented collaborators.”

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This venture falls in line with Fox Nation's strategic initiative to broaden its entertainment portfolio for conservative viewers since its establishment in 2018. Noteworthy content from the platform includes Roseanne Barr's comedy special "Cancel This!" and "Piers Morgan Uncensored."

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Scorsese's foray into Christian-themed content is not unprecedented, with his past directorial work on “The Last Temptation of Christ” in 1988, a film that stirred controversy for its portrayal of Christ's internal struggles.

Furthermore, the filmmaker has disclosed plans for an 80-minute theatrical production centered on Jesus Christ, aiming to offer a narrative countering “the negative onus of what has been associated with organized religion.”

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As anticipation mounts for the premiere of "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints," audiences can expect a riveting exploration of the lives and legacies of these revered figures through the lens of one of cinema's most distinguished storytellers.