Published 12:53 IST, January 6th 2021
DYK this Oscar-winning actor auditioned for the role of Jack in 'Titanic'? Read more
The role of 'Jack', which was played by Leonardo DiCaprio, was auditioned by another top actor who almost made it to Titanic's cast; Have a look at that actor
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Titanic remains one of biggest blockbusters of all time, even after two deces of its release. As many of fans would kw, this film is based on real-life trdy. Directed by James Cameron, this film starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in ir iconic roles of ‘Jack’ and ‘Rose’. While Leonardo DiCaprio earned a massive success in his early years in acting on back of this film, few people kw that his role of ‘Jack’ was auditioned by ar top actor, who eventually went on to win an Oscar. Have a look at who actor is.
Oscar-winning actor who auditioned for Leonardo DiCaprio’s role in Titanic
Titanic’s cast was filled with a number of experienced and decorated actors, but ne matched performances that both Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet delivered in movie. ir on-screen chemistry was marvelled by both fans and critics and film set tone of romance for an entire generation. Even though it may be hard for all Titanic fans to imagine, but role of Jack was auditioned by ar stellar actor – Matw McConaughey.
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star actor h revealed to today.com that he h auditioned for role of ‘Jack’ with Kate Winslet. He also ded that he believed that his audition went well and was confident of getting role. But he was turned down and role went to Leonardo DiCaprio, and rest is history. Matw McConaughey would eventually win an Acemy Award for movie Dallas Buyers Club. Interestingly, Matw was also seen doing a cameo role in Leonardo DiCaprio’s film Wolf of Wall Street, with two star actors acting alongside each or for a brief moment in film.
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Apart from Leonardo and Kate mselves, Titanic's cast also included or veteran actors including Billy Zane, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart and many more. Titanic went on to win a total of eleven Acemy Awards, including an award for Best Picture. Titanic also shattered several box office records, becoming one of biggest commercial hits of all time.
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12:53 IST, January 6th 2021