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Fans know exactly what roles Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro should get in Martin Scorsese's Jesus film

Martin Scorsese recently had a meeting with Pope Francis after which he revealed his plans to make a film on Jesus

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As Martin Scorsese gears up for the upcoming release of his film 'Killers of the Flower Moon', he is already contemplating his next major project in the world of cinema. Scorsese, recognized for his inclination towards religious themes, recently had a meeting with Pope Francis, during which he made an exciting announcement, revealing his plans to make a film on Jesus.

"I have responded to the Pope’s appeal to artists in the only way I know how: by imagining and writing a screenplay for a film about Jesus," Scorsese announced on Saturday, May 28, according to Variety. "And I’m about to start making it," the director added. Now, fans have eagerly started compiling a list of their dream casting choices for the upcoming Scorsese project, expressing their excitement and anticipation for the film.

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Will Leonardo DiCaprio play Jesus?

Fans have enthusiastically begun assembling their ideal cast for the upcoming Scorsese project. Among their suggestions, Leonardo DiCaprio is a popular choice to portray Jesus, reflecting the excitement surrounding this potential casting. Other fan-casts of Jesus include Willem DaFoe, Chris Pratt, and Tom Holland. They also envision Margot Robbie as the younger version of Mary, while Lorraine Bracco takes on the role of the adult Mary. For the character of Joseph, fans propose Chris Pratt in his younger years and Joe Pesci in the older version. Robert De Niro is requested to be cast as Judas. The trio of Wise Men is imagined as Daniel Day-Lewis, Frank Sivero, and Tony Darrow. With such fan speculation, the prospect of seeing Leonardo DiCaprio play Jesus is generating significant buzz.

'Cast (Robert) DeNiro as Judas'

One person who wanted Willem DaFoe as Jesus, wrote their own cast-list Twitter, "The Last Temptation of Christ 2: Crucify This. Starring Willem DaFoe as Jesus Christ, Sharon Stone as Mary, and Robert De Niro as the voice of God. The opening scene is a tracking shot of Jesus carrying the cross to the tune of Tommy Edwards’ 'It’s All in the Game.' Another wrote, "We really bout to have Leonardo DiCaprio play Jesus. We’re just in some simulation at this point," while someone else added, "Be sure to cast DeNiro as Judas." A fourth wrote, "Excellent. Will Joe Pesci play Jesus? Will he live in New Jersey? Will he have a nickname amongst his disciples like Jeezy-Magichands? Will he say things like 'outta wine? Fuggedabout it..bada-BING! Got ya wine, right here!' I. Can't. Wait." "Chris Pratt will play the titular role of Jesus Christ," wrote a fifth while a sixth wrote, "Tom Holland IS Jesus Christ."

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