With no explanation, label text_A→text_B with either "DON'T KNOW", "NO" or "YES".
text_A: Scorsese was initially reluctant to develop the project, though he eventually came to relate to LaMotta's story. Schrader re-wrote Martin's first screenplay, and Scorsese and De Niro together made uncredited contributions thereafter. Pesci was already a famous actor before appearing in the film, as was Moriarty, who Pesci recommended for her role. During principal photography, each of the boxing scenes was choreographed for a specific visual style and De Niro gained approximately to portray LaMotta in his later post-boxing years. Scorsese was exacting in the process of editing and mixing the film, expecting it to be his last major feature.
text_B: Is it possible that the writers of this movie had specifically tailored the character to Joe Pesci's unique on-screen charisma, with the hopes that he would accept the role?
YES.