Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio Producing Ted Griffin’s Action Thriller CARTHAGE MUST BE DESTROYED
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are jumping on board a new film project as producers. It’s titled Carthage Must Be Destroyed, a new action thriller helmed by Ocean’s Eleven writer Ted Griffin.
Griffin, known for sharp scripts and layered storytelling, is directing from his own screenplay. The story centers on “a stranger happens upon a rust-belt city in decline, ruled by its criminal underworld. Using brain and brawn, he sows distrust and creates chaos, in order to dismantle the corrupt power structure.”
Chad A. Verdi of Verdi Productions, who’s helping to lead the charge on this project, described it as “a dynamic project” and added: “It’s a pleasure to be collaborating with Marty, Leo, Jen, Gareth and Chris, and our extraordinary producing team will elevate this project to new heights.”
Production is currently slated to begin this October in Rhode Island, with casting now underway. Financing is being handled by Verdi Productions and Ketchup Entertainment, with Sikelia Productions (Scorsese), Appian Way (DiCaprio), and LBI Entertainment also backing the project.
Executive producers include Scorsese, DiCaprio, Lisa Frechette, Sera Verdi, and Jennifer Davisson. On the production side, you’ll also find Verdi, Gareth West, Christopher Donnelly, Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., and Paul Luba—making this a seriously packed team behind the scenes.
I’m up for a hard-edged action project from the guy who wrote Ocean’s Eleven. I’m curious to see how this movie played out.
Source: Deadline