Rebecca Miller described the process of securing Martin Scorsese's participation in a new five-part Apple TV documentary series about his life and career. She detailed an initial meeting that led to the project and how the Covid pandemic unexpectedly provided Scorsese with time to reflect.
Miller recounted cold-calling Scorsese's producing partner Margaret Bodde to pitch the idea. She wrote a letter outlining her approach after Scorsese requested it, leading to a meeting where the project moved forward quickly. The director agreed to proceed following their discussion.