Overview

• In the Esquire cover story, DiCaprio tells Paul Thomas Anderson that his biggest career regret is passing on Anderson’s Boogie Nights in favor of Titanic.
• He praises Mark Wahlberg’s performance, saying he cannot imagine anyone else in the role of Dirk Diggler.
• The actor admits he rarely watches his own films but has revisited The Aviator because of his special involvement in that production.
• Reflecting on reaching 50, he says aging has given him a stronger desire to be honest with himself and avoid wasting time.
• DiCaprio and Anderson are actively promoting their first collaboration, One Battle After Another, which opens on Sept. 26, 2025.