Martin Scorsese's Unofficial 'Casino' Trilogy Is Finally Complete
Martin Scorsese's unofficial casino trilogy is completed with the upcoming Netflix series 'The Roman'.Summary
Martin Scorsese's career spans various genres, but he is best known for his crime and gangster films. While he does not typically make sequels, several of his movies share themes, actors, and source material, creating unofficial sagas. One such saga is the unofficial trilogy centered on Las Vegas casinos, which began with the 1995 film "Casino". This trilogy is now being completed by the upcoming Netflix crime thriller series "The Roman". The series, starring Oscar Isaac as Robert "Bobby Red" Redman, the president of a popular hotel casino, will explore the high-stakes world of Las Vegas. The trilogy also includes "The Card Counter" (2021), directed by Paul Schrader and produced by Scorsese. The announcement of "The Roman" solidifies Oscar Isaac as a key attraction for Netflix and presents an unexpected pairing with Martin Scorsese. The series is created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, with directors including J.C. Chandor and Martin Scorsese.
(Source：Screen Rant)