Martin Scorsese Says Sony Hack 'Ruined' His Cleopatra Film Starring Angelina Jolie

Martin Scorsese has revealed that the 2014 Sony Pictures hack, triggered by Seth Rogen's comedy The Interview, derailed his planned Cleopatra epic starring Angelina Jolie. In a recent interview, the Oscar-winning director said the cyberattack 'ruined everything' for the project, which was set to be produced by Sony. The hack, attributed to North Korea in retaliation for The Interview's portrayal of Kim Jong Un, exposed sensitive emails and led to the cancellation of several films. Scorsese, known for classics like Goodfellas and The Departed, had been developing Cleopatra for years, with Jolie attached to play the Egyptian queen. The director lamented that the fallout from the hack made it impossible to move forward, as studio priorities shifted and the project lost momentum. The incident underscores the far-reaching impact of cyber warfare on the entertainment industry, affecting not just the targeted film but unrelated high-profile productions. Scorsese's comments highlight how geopolitical tensions can disrupt creative endeavors, leaving major projects in limbo. For now, the director has moved on to other projects, but the loss of Cleopatra remains a notable casualty of one of Hollywood's most infamous hacks.