Did you know Leonardo DiCaprio rejected these roles in his career?

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of finest American actors and producers. DiCaprio began his career by appearing in television commercials in late 1980s. In early 1990s, he played recurring roles in various television series, such as sitcom Parenthood. He h his first major film role in This Boy's Life (1993), and actor has never looked back since.

Leonardo is hands down one of most talented actors in Hollywood today. Having done blockbuster films like Titanic, Catch Me If You Can, Blood Diamond, Departed, Inception and Wolf of Wall Street, re is doubt that DiCaprio has me a name for himself in film industry. Despite being extremely successful and hardworking, you will be shocked to kw roles Leonardo DiCaprio has rejected in his career. Re ahe to kw more-

Leonardo DiCaprio rejected se roles

Boogie Nights (1997)

Leonardo DiCaprio was offered role of Dirk Diggler in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights. After thinking about it, Leonardo DiCaprio turned down role and decided to star in Titanic inste. However, things worked out for best as Mark Wahlberg was cast for role of Dirk Diggler, and Leonardo DiCaprio got biggest hit of his career, Titanic.

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Matrix (1999)

Leonardo DiCaprio was offered role of Neo in Lana Wachowski’s Matrix. Leonardo initially said yes to play part, but later opted out of film. actor reportedly claimed that he didn’t want to do ar film with such heavy special effects, so soon after Titanic.

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American Psycho (2000)

Leonardo DiCaprio was offered role of Patrick Bateman in Mary Harron’s American Psycho. Leonardo was all set to take up role, but his fans me him change his decision. His fans were upset about him playing such a violent character and thought that it would be career suicide. Leonardo eventually dropped out of role, that later went to Christian Bale.

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Sin City (2005)

Leonardo DiCaprio was offered role of Junior in Frank Miller’s Sin City. However, Leonardo rejected part stating that it was t quite right for him. Nick Stahl ended up being cast for role.

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Angels and Demons (2009)

Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio have worked toger in Catch Me If You Can, previously. Tom Hanks was completely impressed with Leonardo and personally offered him a role in Ron Howard’s Angels and Demons. Leonardo was offered to play character of Camerlengo Patrick McKenna, but he passed it on. character was eventually played by Ewan McGregor.