The chance for Leonardo to play Jack Dawson was almost lost.
The star was so negative during his second try out, according to the director.
The actor initially wouldn't read lines with Kate.
"Titanic" is one of the most successful films of all time, earning 11 Oscars in 1998 out of the 14 it was nominated for, as well as raking in over two billion dollars over the years.
The doomed love story between Jack and Rose is based on the story of the ill-fated passenger liner.
Leonardo DiCaprio almost missed out on being cast in the movie because of his attitude during the auditioning process.
The director of "Terminator" and "Aliens" talked about his career in a recent interview, and said that he was initially quite charming during the auditioning process, but things took a turn.
He said that the man came in and "charmed everybody." I asked if you could see what your chemistry was with Kate.
When he refused to read his lines for a recorded auditioning, he pushed back against him.
The director asked the man if he was reading. I agreed. He said that he did not read.
He said that his only response was to shake the young actor's hand and that he realized his mistake when he came by.
He said to wait. I don't get the part if I don't read it. It's just like that?
"Titanic" was such a large project that the director needed to be absolutely sure of who he was bringing on board," he said.
"'Oh, yeah, I told you that,'" he said. Let's come on. I'm not going to make the wrong decision in casting because this is a big movie that's going to take two years to make. You have to read or you won't get the part.
The director said that the actor's attitude was so negative that he turned into Jack after he said "Action!".
The actor's performance gelled perfectly with the actress's, who "lit up" opposite the actor, instantly convincing the director that he was the guy.
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