For whatever it’s worth, this could be a sign that a rough cut has been screened. During the weekend I received two messages, both about Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” being privately screened to a few lucky Paramount/Apple-connected people.

An excerpt from Person #1:

I've heard nothing but amazing things about "Killers of The Flower Moon". Paramount and Apple are very excited. Leonardo Dicaprio, Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone’s performances are top-notch. Oscar noms for all 3 of them. Deniro's role is shorter than it is in the book.

Person #2:

FANTASTIC buzz flying around for “Killers of the Flower Moon”. Although I'm skeptical, I've heard the phrase "Scorsese's career best”. Leo is a conflicted villain. Deniro is a bad guy, but in a much smaller role. Jesse Plemons is the good guy. Still being edited, but some people have seen a cut.

I read the book. It’s fantastic. I’d love for Scorsese to give it the same meditative treatment he gave “Silence,” and “The Irishman.” I feel as though the Scorsese of ‘Wolf,’ ‘Goodfellas,’ and ‘Casino’ is far behind us now.

Also, “Killers of the Flower Moon” being screened is a good indicator that this will be a 2022 film. We recently reported that Apple/Paramount are eyeing a December release for the film.