Legendary auteur Martin Scorsese, primarily celebrated for his directorial achievements, returns to acting—this time in a more meaningful capacity. In Julian Schnabel’s upcoming film In the Hand of Dante, Scorsese portrays Isaiah, the wise mentor guiding Dante Alighieri during the creation of The Divine Comedy
A Captivating Transformation
Recent images reveal Scorsese nearly unrecognizable: sporting a flowing gray beard and long hair, his look has drawn comparisons to Gandalf. Julian Schnabel describes his performance as “brilliant and important,” insisting audiences “won’t be able to take their eyes off him.”
An Ensemble of High-Caliber Talent
This literary-inspired drama is anchored by a stellar ensemble:
Oscar Isaac in dual roles as Nick Tosches and Dante Alighieri, while Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, Al Pacino, John Malkovich, alongside Sabrina Impacciatore, Franco Nero, Benjamin Clementine, and others round out the rest of the cast.
Premiere and Release Details
In the Hand of Dante is slated to debut out of competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2025. The film weaves parallel narratives across centuries, centered around a rare manuscript of The Divine Comedy that travels from the Vatican Library to the mob underworld of New York.
