‘Titanic’ filmmaker James Cameron revealed Leonardo DiCaprio almost wasn’t cast in classic film ‘La Grande Jatte’.
DiCaprio was considered for the role of the legendary French adventurer Louis Legrand, and he was considered for the role of Captain Edward Smith after reading the screenplay from director John Huston.
James Cameron revealed Leonardo DiCaprio almost was not cast in the classic film la Grande Jatte and that the studio wanted a ‘big’ movie star.
The director said Leonardo DiCaprio wanted the role of Captain Edward Smith and read the script.
Speaking at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in France, he revealed: “He wanted to be Louis Legrand and was interested in the Captain Edward Smith. He was my number one choice, but I didn’t turn it down, because I wasn’t going to do a big film with him… I said I wouldn’t do that… I said I wouldn’t do a movie with him and I turned it down because I wasn’t going to do a big movie with him.”
He also added: “I can tell you the truth, because it would have been a wonderful film. And I actually liked it, so I’m glad he went for it.”
DiCaprio is known for being one of the world’s most famous actors who has starred in films directed by his fellow director, James Cameron.
He was in the news last year over a series of allegations he behaved inappropriately towards a young actress.
The 49-year-old had been dating model Natalia Vodianova for two years and was in a relationship with her mother, Nina Vodianova.
The pair were in a relationship after his divorce from actress Cameron Diaz.
Their romance was a big secret at the time, and DiCaprio’s spokeswoman said in a statement: ‘Leonardo DiCaprio and Natalia Vodianova are committed to maintaining their personal and professional relationship.
“They are planning to get married and are in the process of finalising the details
