Jack Huston has already worked with Martin Scorsese on one project, as he was part of the cast for Boardwalk Empire, which Scorsese produced and helped to launch by directing the pilot. Now, though, the actor is getting his shot at a big screen job for his old boss, joining the cast of The Irishman.
Scorsese already has an impressive cast on hand for the film, with Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, Ray Romano and Bobby Cannavale all locked in place.
Adapted by Steven Zaillian from Charles Brandt’s book I Heard You Paint Houses, ("painting houses" being slang for victims' blood spray) the film will follow the life of mob hit man Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran (De Niro), whose career allegedly included the slaying of union leader Jimmy Hoffa.
Netflix is backing the film, though the company is obviously planning a quick theatrical release, in the hopes that this drama could score some awards.
Huston has worked on The Yellow Birds and will be seen in An Actor Prepares.
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