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Martin Scorsese Sets What Happens at Night With Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence

Apple Original Films is negotiating to co-finance the Studiocanal project, which is eyeing a January 2026 start.

Overview

  • Scorsese will direct an adaptation of Peter Cameron’s ghost novel, with a screenplay by Patrick Marber developed after Studiocanal acquired rights in 2023.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio is set for a seventh feature with Scorsese, while Jennifer Lawrence would be directed by him for the first time.
  • The story follows an American couple traveling to a snowy European town to adopt a child, where a desolate hotel and enigmatic figures unsettle their plans.
  • Financing and distribution are not yet finalized, and casting for supporting roles remains in development.
  • Deadline first reported the project, with subsequent confirmation and details from outlets including Variety and TheWrap.