Disney Secures Rights to Martin Scorsese's Hawaii-Set Crime Thriller

The untitled film, starring Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emily Blunt, explores the rise of a Hawaiian mob boss in the 1960s and 1970s.

Disney's 20th Century Studios has officially acquired the rights to a crime thriller directed by Martin Scorsese, marking a major addition to its slate of prestige projects.
The film is based on the true story of Wilford 'Nappy' Pulawa, a Hawaiian mob boss who led the islands' largest crime syndicate during the 1960s and 1970s.
Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emily Blunt are set to star, with all three also serving as producers alongside Scorsese and others.
The script, written by journalist Nick Bilton, is inspired by a forthcoming book co-authored by Bilton and Johnson, focusing on themes of cultural preservation and territorial conflict.
This project is part of Disney's first-look deal with Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions and reflects the studio's emphasis on filmmaker-driven, high-quality storytelling.