Following their recent work on the historical epic Killers of the Flower Moon, actor Robert De Niro has signaled an interest in a potential twelfth film with director Martin Scorsese. The two veterans, who first collaborated on 1973's Mean Streets, are looking toward a future that could extend one of cinema's most storied partnerships.

A legacy spanning from 1973's Mean Streets to Killers of the Flower Moon

The partnership between Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese is one of the most enduring in Hollywood history. According to the report, their most recent collaboration, the 2023 historical crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon, served as their eleventh project together . this recent work earned ten Academy Award nominations and reinforced a creative bond that has lasted over five decades .

This creative synergy is built on a foundation of gritty, character-driven storytelling that often explores themes of guilt, redemption, and violence within American society. From their early days in 1973 with Mean Streets to iconic masterpieces like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas, the duo has consistently shaped contemporary cinema. As the report notes, De Niro expressed his hope to the publication GQ that they might find the opportunity for at least one more film together,stating, "And maybe we'll do more, or at least another one."

De Niro's Netflix debut and the Focker-in-Law ensemble

While De Niro looks toward a potential reunion,his current professional slate remains highly active. he is set to star in the Netflix thriller The Whisper Man, which is scheduled to debut on August 28. In this production, De Niro portrays a retired detective who assists his son in the search for a missing grandchild.

De Niro is also expanding his range with a comedic turn in Focker-in-Law, where he will reprise his role as Jack Byrnes alongside Ben Stiller and Ariana Grande. This follows a period of mixed results for the actor, including the commercial underperformance of his recent film The Alto Knights. Despite these fluctuations,his upcoming projects suggest a sustained vitality in his career.

Will Scorsese's work with DiCaprio and Oscar Isaac preclude a reunion?

Despite the actor's expressed interest, several critical pieces of the puzzle remain unverified. There is currently no official project in development that would bring De Niro and Scorsese back to the set for a twelfth outing. While De Niro told GQ that he felt "fortunate" to have done ten movies with the director, the specific genre or narrative that would suit a new collaboration remains unknown.

Furthermore, it is unclear if Scorsese's current trajectory allows for a return to the De Niro era. The director is currently busy filming What Happens at Night with Leonardo DiCaprio,Jennifer Lawrence, and Mads Mikkelsen. Scorsese is also slated to appear in the drama In the Hand of Dante, starring Oscar Isaac. As Scorsese's work increasingly involves a new generation of collaborators like DiCaprio, the possibility of a De Niro reunion remains a significant, yet unconfirmed, question for the industry.