Published on: December 3, 2025, 11:48h.
Updated on: December 3, 2025, 11:52h.
Thirty years after Martin Scorsese depicted the glitz of Las Vegas in “Casino,” the acclaimed director is returning to the gambling scene, this time in collaboration with Netflix.
The streaming giant has officially ordered a new eight-episode drama series, crafted by the creators of “Billions,” Brian Koppelman and David Levien, with Scorsese on board as executive producer.
In Scorsese’s view, Las Vegas casinos epitomize human ambition, avarice, and survival instincts. Although the upcoming series explores similar themes as the iconic 1995 film, it will not be a reimagining or continuation of the original story.
The untitled series will delve into the high-stakes landscape of contemporary Las Vegas. Central to the story is Robert “Bobby Red” Redman, leader of the Strip’s most esteemed casino hotel, who must make risky decisions to maintain his power, grow his empire, and outsmart his ruthless competitors.
Since the era depicted in “Casino,” which spanned the 1970s and ‘80s, the Strip has undergone significant transformation, heavily influenced by corporate greed and a rise in celebrity culture. Today’s casinos have evolved from mere gambling venues into vast entertainment complexes, requiring operators to secure deals with top-tier entertainers, celebrity chefs, and trendy nightclubs to sustain profits, all while navigating regulatory challenges and the ongoing pressures from high-stakes players and investors keen on expansion.
Koppelman and Levien bring considerable experience to the project, having penned titles such as “Rounders” (1998) and “Ocean’s Thirteen” (2007). They also collaborated with Scorsese previously on HBO’s “Vinyl.”
This new series marks an exciting expansion into the realm of streaming for Scorsese, who previously worked with Netflix on “The Irishman” (2019) alongside “Casino” star Robert De Niro, as well as directing “Rolling Thunder: A Bob Dylan Story” (2019) and the Fran Lebowitz series “Pretend It’s a City” (2021).
Currently, the new Vegas series is still in the early stages of development, with details about the cast, director, or release date yet to be announced.