Martin Scorsese to Host Special Easter Episode of ‘The Saints’ on the Virgin Mary

Martin Scorsese will host a special Easter episode of his Fox Nation series “The Saints” about the Virgin Mary.

Titled “Mary,” the episode will premiere on the streamer on March 27. It begins with Scorsese sharing personal details about what Easter meant to him as a child growing up in New York’s Little Italy neighborhood. The legendary filmmaker then explores the storied life of Mary as she becomes the mother of Jesus Christ.

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Per the description, the special episode “offers a deep look at the life of Saint Mary the Virgin, from the moment she is chosen by God to her enduring faith through the exile, sacrifice and the sorrow she faces at the end of Jesus’ life. The special explores Mary’s unwavering devotion and the strength that defined her as both a mother and one of Christianity’s most revered figures.”

First debuting in November 2024, “The Saints” is created and directed by Matti Leshem and written by Kent Jones. Scorsese presents, narrates and executive produces the series, and he developed it for Lionsgate Alternative Television. Additional EPs include  Julie Yorn, Craig Piligian, Rick Yorn, Lisa Frechette and Christopher Donnelly. Along with Lionsgate, the series was produced by Sikelia Productions, Weimaraner Republic Pictures and LBI Entertainment.

The series focuses on the lives of various Christian saints, including Joan of Arc, John the Baptist, Saint Sebastian, Maximilian Kolbe, Francis of Assisi, Moses the Black and Mary Magdalene. Each episode is buttoned by a discussion between Scorsese, Catholic priest James Martin and writers Mary Karr and Paul Elie about that week’s chosen saint.