Why Francis Ford Coppola Wanted Martin Scorsese to Direct ‘The Godfather Part II’ and Why He Didn’t

The godfather raised the bar for cinematic epics and heralded the arrival of several generation-defining talents in front of and behind the camera. One of the Hollywood heavyweights to emerge from the classic was Francis Ford Coppola who, next to Mario Puzowon an Oscar for writing the film’s adapted screenplay. After the critical and box office success of the three-hour epic, it was perhaps inevitable that a sequel would be made. It turns out that Coppola resisted the idea of ​​returning to the ruthless world of the mafia, despite continued pressure from Paramount Pictures. recommended a relatively unknown up-and-coming filmmaker to helm the highly anticipated sequel to what is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.