Martin Scorsese has teamed up with Leonardo DiCaprio to create a crime thriller

In the role of whom is the star of "Titanic" involved in the project? And what is currently known about the development of the film?

Two Hollywood giants have begun creating an action-packed thriller with a loud and ominously captivating title, "Carthage Must Be Destroyed."

And no, this is not a historical drama about ancient Rome, but a dark story about a stranger invading a godforsaken town run by a criminal elite.

In the plot, he intends to dismantle the corrupt system from within, using intelligence and a bit of brute force. Judging by the description, we can expect something grand and epic.

Director Martin Scorsese wearing glasses stands and smiles next to actor Leonardo DiCaprio, both in black suits against a backdrop of posters — Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio

The project will be directed by Ted Griffin, the screenwriter of "Ocean's Eleven" and "Solace," which means intrigue and twists are guaranteed. Filming will begin in October in Rhode Island, and casting is currently underway.

According to Deadline, the main producers of the film will be Scorsese and DiCaprio . Their companies, Sikelia Productions and Appian Way, are involved in the development. The former worked on "The Wolf of Wall Street," and the latter on "The Revenant."

Another executive producer of the upcoming film, Chad Verdi, described the project as "dynamic" and promised that the team would take it "to a new level" in cinema.

Let's remember that this is far from the first creative partnership between Scorsese and DiCaprio. Leo starred in the master's "The Departed," "Shutter Island," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and others. And in April 2025, it was announced that the actor will play Frank Sinatra in Martin's next directorial work.

So "Carthage Must Be Destroyed" is just an intermediate stop in their cinematic journey together. And certainly not the last. Previously, we at zoomboola.com reported on a new film from director Darren Aronofsky's company, being shot with the help of AI.