Martin Scorsese to Produce Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Film
Famous American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor, Martin Scorsese has agreed to to work with Lord Richard Attenborough and Anthony Haas to produce a film titled Silver Ghost. Based on the lives of Lord John Douglas-Scott Montagu, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce it will detail the creation of the world’s most iconic car brand.
Scorsese said, “When I read the story of ‘Silver Ghost’, I was mesmerized. I immediately thought this is a picture that has to be made. I didn’t hesitate for a moment.”
It appears that the movie will revolve around Lord Montagu, his secret love affair with Eleanor Thornton – who inspired the infamous ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ emblem that sits on every Rolls-Royce hood – and the early beginnings of the Rolls-Royce brand. Silver Ghost‘s screenplay has been written by Sharman Macdonald, Kiera Knightley’s mother, and no actors or actresses are currently linked to the film.
Either way, it should be an interesting portrayal of what Sir Ralph Robins, former chairman of Rolls-Royce calls, “the thrilling and tragic events during which one of the greatest engineering names in the world was created.”
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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