Of all the filmmaker pairings I never thought to see, Martin Scorsese and musical director John Carney is definitely near the top. And yet it is indeed happening, as the two are collaborating to bring a George Gershwin-inspired movie to the screen.
Variety reports Scorsese and Carney are teaming up for Fascinating Rhythm, titled after one of the composers many songs and inspired by his extensive music catalog. However, this is not a direct biopic about Gershwin, despite Scorsese’s long-running attempts to make one. It is, instead, more in line with Carney’s past efforts and will follow a woman as she goes through a magical, musical journey through past and present New York City.
Scorses is on board as a producer while Carney will direct and co-write with Molloy writer Chris Cluess. Those unfamiliar with Carney need to fix that shit right away. He’s the filmmaker behind such incredible movies that celebrate a passion for music, including Once, the underrated Begin Again, and Sing Street. All are excellent, really.
This is still pretty early on but an intriguing pair as Scorsese and Carney can’t be ignored.
