The famed director has done a few films in which the story revolves around a female lead, including 1977’s “New York, New York,” starring Liza Minnelli, and the 1974 film “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” which won its star, Ellen Burstyn, a best actress Academy Award. The bulk of his movies, however, have been led by male actors.

Nicole Kidman has expressed a desire to work with filmmaker Martin Scorsese, provided he directs a movie with a female protagonist

The Oscar-winning actress named Scorsese as a director she'd want to work with, "if he does a film with women"

I’ve always said I want to work with [Martin] Scorsese, if he does a film with women,” Kidman said. “I’d love to work with Kathryn Bigelow. I’d love to work with Spike Jones. I’d love to work with PTA [Paul Thomas Anderson].

Nicole Kidman hinted at her desire to see Martin Scorsese cast more women in lead roles, subtly critiquing his track record of male-dominated narratives. The Oscar-winning actress, 57, who highlighted

During press for "Babygirl," Kidman worked in a dig at Scorsese for his avoidance of giving strong roles to women