James Cameron: Avatar director recalls awkward Leonardo DiCaprio encounter that almost lost him Titanic role
The IndependentGet our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He remembered that DiCaprio “charmed everyone” in the room, but said that the actor told him “I don’t read” upon realising Cameron would require him to audition for the role. “He didn’t know he was going to test; he thought it was another meeting to meet Kate,” the filmmaker continued, adding: “So I said, ‘OK, we’ll just go in the next room, and we’ll run some lines and I’ll video it.’ DiCaprio was confused by this, with Cameron recalling that he replied: “You mean I’m reading? Just like that?” James Cameron directing Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in ‘Titanic’ Cameron says he told the actor: “Oh, yeah. So, you’re going to read, or you’re not going to get the part.’” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only.
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