We all have our favorite actors, and it seems like most directors have their favorites as well. It is interesting to watch how the dynamics of director-and-actor relationships shift through time. This article pulls up such directors who always use the same actors in their movies, building up ‘chemistries’ that many view with indulgence. From classical movies to new blockbusters, these pairs have combined once-in-a-lifetime performances that changed the game in the industry.
#1: Martin Scorsese — Robert De Niro
Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro are probably one of the most iconic combinations in the history of the silver screen. Their collaboration started off with ‘Mean Streets’ in 1973. Their productions over the years have been a string of masterpieces that included ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Goodfellas’, and ‘Raging Bull’.
De Niro’s ability to transform himself into varied characters is a perfect fit for Scorsese’s mode of narrative.