Los Angeles, Oct 5 (NationPress) Acclaimed director Martin Scorsese disclosed that he once contemplated a life in priesthood but was ultimately “kicked out” due to his “bad behavior”.

The new docuseries, “Mr. Scorsese,” created by Rebecca Miller, explores the legendary filmmaker's journey and premiered at the New York Film Festival on October 4.

In the inaugural episode, which delves into Scorsese's formative years, he shares how religion significantly influenced him during his childhood and youth, as reported by variety.com.

At just seven years old, Scorsese attended his first Catholic mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, which set him on a path of pursuing religious education for several years.

Scorsese recalls, “There was a preparatory seminary, and that was on 85th Street somewhere. I did okay for the first few months, but something happened.”

What ultimately transpired was Scorsese's growing fascination with a world outside of the church.

He reflects, “I began to realize the world is changing. It was early rock and roll and the old world was dying out. I became aware of life around me. Falling in love or being attracted to girls, not that you’re acting out on it, but there were these feelings, and I suddenly realized it’s much more complicated than this. You can’t shut yourself off.”

The director eventually came to the conclusion that priesthood wasn't his calling.

He reflects, “The idea of priesthood, to devote yourself to others, really, that’s what it’s about. I realized I don’t belong there. And I tried to stay, but they got my father in there, and they told him, ‘Get him out of here.’ Because I behaved badly.”

While the documentary does not specify the exact nature of Scorsese's misconduct, it is implied that his interests in sex, drugs, and violence—common themes in his films—were part of his rebellious spirit.

Instead of pursuing priesthood, Scorsese earned a B.A. in English from New York University’s Washington Square College, followed by an M.A. from the University’s School of Education.

He made his directorial debut in 1967 with “Who’s That Knocking at My Door,” marking the start of an illustrious nearly six-decade career that produced iconic films like “Taxi Driver,” “Raging Bull,” “Goodfellas,” “Casino,” “Gangs of New York,” “The Irishman,” and many more.

Scorsese has received ten nominations for Best Director at the Academy Awards and won in 2006 for “The Departed.”

The docuseries “Mr. Scorsese” is scheduled for release on October 17.

This five-episode series features interviews with Scorsese as well as family, peers, and creative partners, including Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, Robbie Robertson, Thelma Schoonmaker, Steven Spielberg, Sharon Stone, Jodie Foster, Paul Schrader, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Jay Cocks, Rodrigo Prieto, and numerous others.