Nicole Kidman subtly critiques Martin Scorsese's limited casting of female leads

Nicole Kidman has collaborated with a cadre of remarkable directors, yet one remains on her wish list. During a chat with Vanity Fair, the Oscar-winning thespian reflected on her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award speech, where she named several auteurs she’s teamed up with. Her roster included Jane Campion, Sofia Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, and Gus Van Sant.

When asked if there's a director she hasn't yet partnered with but yearns to, Kidman shared her aspiration. "I’ve always expressed a desire to work with [Martin] Scorsese, should he embark on a project featuring women," Kidman revealed.

An intriguing prospect.

Though Scorsese has helmed films with female protagonists, such as 1977’s “New York, New York” with Liza Minnelli and the 1974 “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” which earned Ellen Burstyn a best actress Oscar, his oeuvre predominantly showcases male leads.

Kidman further elaborated her cinematic ambitions, citing directors like Kathryn Bigelow, Spike Jonze, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Michael Haneke as part of her dream collaboration list.

CNN has reached out to Scorsese's representatives for a response.