Martin Scorsese: It regrets his career now

“I am absolutely shocked and devastated by the sudden and sudden death of Ray Liotta. He was so talented, so adventurous, so brave as an actor. “ Writes in Martin Scorsese in a press release shortly after the announcement of Ray Liotta’s sudden death, in the unforgettable Henry Hill Goodfellas.

Henry Hill’s play in “Goodfellas” was a huge challenge because the character had so many different sides, so many complex layers, and Ray was in almost every scene of long and difficult filming. He surprised me and I will always be. I’m proud of the work we have done together on this film. “I feel sorry for her loved ones, who mourn her loss, which happened very soon.” Continued the film director.

Scorsese did not stop with this tribute to his actor. As is often the case, he picked up a pen to share a moving podium that had been published The Guardian this June 6thHe was especially remorseful for not being able to meet Ray Liotta after the 1990 film, despite the various projects that the director took care of him.

“We had many plans to work together again, but time was always off, or the project was not ready for the end. Now I regret it” Writes about Scorsese. “When I watched Ray as a divorce lawyer in Marriage Story – she’m really awful in this role, that’s why she ‘s so funny – I remember feeling like I wanted to work with her again at this point in her life, to study gravity. In her presence, it was so different. From a young actor when I met him. “

And continue: “I wish I had the opportunity to see him too – to say how much the work we did together meant. But maybe he knew. I hope so.” An elegant tribute to a great actor who died very soon.