Overview
- In a new Deadline interview, DiCaprio clarified that his Esquire comment was made to Anderson from a fan’s perspective rather than second‑guessing his choices.
- He reiterated that he was offered Boogie Nights but had already committed to James Cameron’s Titanic.
- DiCaprio said Titanic transformed his career, giving him the freedom to steer his own projects, which he called the greatest gift.
- He praised Mark Wahlberg’s turn as Dirk Diggler, saying he doesn’t think anyone could have done better in the role.
- The long‑discussed missed pairing is now realized through their 2025 collaboration One Battle After Another, which released in September and also features Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor and Benicio del Toro.