Overview

• In an Esquire cover interview conducted by Paul Thomas Anderson, DiCaprio said his “biggest regret” is turning down Boogie Nights because it conflicted with his commitment to Titanic.
• He recalled recommending Mark Wahlberg for the role of Dirk Diggler and praised Wahlberg’s performance as integral to the film’s success.
• The actor revealed he rarely watches his own work but has re-seen The Aviator more than any other of his films due to its personal significance.
• Turning 50 prompted DiCaprio to adopt a more honest, time-focused outlook and to be highly selective about future projects.
• DiCaprio and Anderson are set to work together for the first time on One Battle After Another, which opens in U.S. theaters on Sept. 26.