Martin Scorsese to Host 'The Saints' Easter Special on Virgin Mary

Mar 18, 2026 12:12pm PT Martin Scorsese to Host Special Easter Episode of ‘The Saints’ on the Virgin Mary By Ethan Shanfeld Plus Icon Ethan Shanfeld @ethanshanfeld Latest Netflix’s ‘Million Dollar Secret’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago Sheng Wang’s Netflix Special ‘Purple’ Sets April Premiere Date, Drops Trailer (EXCLUSIVE) 3 hours ago ‘I Wasn’t Trying to Kill Hannah Montana Off’: Miley Cyrus on ‘Reclaiming’ the Disney Icon After 20 Years, Getting Sober and Reuniting With Dad Billy Ray 4 hours ago See All Getty Images 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. Related Stories Zendaya Stuns ‘The Drama’ Premiere by Wearing the Same Dress From 2015 Oscars: 'It Felt Right' ‘Dune 3’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya Are at War as Franchise Jumps 17 Years and Debuts Robert Pattinson's Shape-Shifting Villain 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.” Popular on Variety 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. Jump to Comments ‘I Want Your Sex’ Review: Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Are Hot for One Another in Gregg Araki’s Unapologetically Randy Rom-Com ‘Barbara Forever’ Review: Filmmaker Brydie O’Connor Channels the Radical Queer Spirit of Barbara Hammer ‘Lady’ Review: The Vibrant Street Life of Lagos Energizes a Rough-Edged Character Study ‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ Review: David Wain’s Antically Funny Satire of High-Concept Movies ‘Wicker’ Review: Olivia Colman Orders a Man Made of Willow in a Bawdy Fable Perfectly Suited for Anyone Tempted to Marry Their AI Chatbot ‘Everybody to Kenmure Street’ Review: A Timely Document of Scottish Neighbors Standing Up to Immigration Raids JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...