Martin Scorsese is ready to take the front seat for his next project. Working alongside his daughter, Francesca Scorsese, who took on the director’s hat for his latest project, Scorsese appeared in a five-episode miniseries for a coffee brand. The series combines their love of coffee and movies, along with the father-daughter duo’s relationship as they explore some of New York’s most beloved spots together.
Martin Scorsese stars in daughter Francesca Scorsese’s miniseries
Specially shot for a popular coffee brand to capture “the magic of coffee,” Francesca Scorsese directed five episodes of a mini-series that captured the banter of the Scorsese family, along with their creative visions in one. The miniseries, titled ‘Family Blend’, premiered online on July 22. In addition, it was shot in multiple locations important to the famous filmmaker’s life, including New York’s Little Italy neighborhood, as well as his production center in Brooklyn.The father-daughter duo starred in the series, with cameos from the likes of Jason Biggs and Adrien Brody, bonding over their connection and shared love of coffee.The official description of the miniseries reads: “Directed by Francesca Scorsese, starring the legendary Martin Scorsese alongside Francesca, Family Blend is a five-episode miniseries that pays homage to our roots, our creativity, and the small daily rituals that keep us connected. Set on the vibrant streets of New York City, we glimpse the intimate and intimate world of a father, a daughter, and a shared memory. reflections. creative, where time seems to stand still with a good cup of coffee in hand. Combining documentary authenticity with the spark of cinematic comedy, Family Blend is an ode to coffee as that invisible bridge that weaves generations, embraces experiences and ignites the spark of art.
When and where to watch ‘Family Blend’
Fans will be able to watch the miniseries YouTubewith new episodes being released once a month on the brand’s official social media account. The first episode, ‘But first… Coffee’, premiered online on July 22. The next episode, titled ‘Elizabeth Street’, which will be shared online in August, takes a trip down memory lane as the duo descend on the streets of New York, where Martin Scorsese grew up. The September episode, ‘Back to Tisch,’ shows the two returning to their alma mater, New York University. In the October premiere, ‘Where Everybody Knows Your Name’, Scorsese’s daughter takes her father to Little Italy, while the latest episode, due in November, shows Martin Scorsese challenging his black coffee routine by trying new types and blends.