De Niro & Scorsese: Hilarious Goodnight Exchange
- Robert De Niro recently joined the "Goodnight" trend sweeping TikTok, a prank where people call their friends late at night simply to wish them goodnight. His target?
- Scorsese said, "He calls four times, then you finally pick up and realize it’s him.
- He filmed it in his living room while watching "The Wiggles" with his young child.
de Niro Confuses Scorsese With “Goodnight” prank Call
Updated June 6, 2025
Robert De Niro recently joined the “Goodnight” trend sweeping TikTok, a prank where people call their friends late at night simply to wish them goodnight. His target? Longtime friend and collaborator Martin Scorsese,who seemed utterly perplexed by the gesture.
The famed director’s reaction was one of utter confusion. De Niro reportedly called Scorsese multiple times. Scorsese said, “He calls four times, then you finally pick up and realize it’s him. You go, ‘Hey, how you doing?’ ‘Fine.’ ‘I’ll see you tomorrow.’ ‘Right.’ ‘Okay.’ The whole thing is a big mystery.He just decided he had to say goodnight today.”
De Niro, for his part, apparently enjoyed making the video. He filmed it in his living room while watching “The Wiggles” with his young child. The role of social media trends continues to blur the lines between celebrity and everyday life, offering fans a glimpse into the resume of personal moments of even the most iconic figures. This latest prank highlights the enduring friendship between De Niro and Scorsese,even amidst the absurdity of a TikTok trend. The skills needed to navigate these trends are clearly not lost on De Niro.
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