Leo Supports
Save Tigers Campaign
There are as few as 3,200 Wild Tigers left. Let's help them and Save Tigers Now!
Current Projects
Project: J. Edgar
As: J. Edgar Hoover
Status: Completed
Release: November 11th,2011
Project: The Great Gatsby
As: Jay Gatsby
Status: Filming
Release: 2012
Project: Django Unchained
As: Calvin Candie
Status: Pre-Production
Release: 2012
Leo’s Official Sites
LeonardoDiCaprio.com - Career Site
LeonardoDiCaprio.org - Eco Site
Site Statistics
Co-Web: Josie | Alicia
Contact: Ashley | Josie
Part Of: Rock Bottom
Since: September 2009
Onliners: Fans
Hits:
Josie
TIME Magazine recently sat down with Leonardo DiCaprio to ask him 10 questions about his new film, J.Edgar. You can read the interview below. Big thank you to Carolyn for emailing me about this.
How true is your new movie, J. Edgar, to Hoover’s life?
Historically, it’s incredibly accurate. Whatever happened with him as far as his personal life is up for interpretation, and I think the film also represents that. No one except for Mr. [Clyde] Tolson [Hoover's FBI protg and rumored lover] and Mr. Hoover truly know what went down between them, but they absolutely were inseparable partners throughout their lives.So you think he was gay?
I think no one really knows the truth. Some experts will say without question he was a heterosexual man and Clyde Tolson was his business partner and they were of service to our country.You and Hoover both had success at a young age. Did that help you get inside his skin?
I identified with his ambition. I’ve been incredibly ambitious ever since I was young and in some respects have had no reservations about going for things I’ve wanted without questioning what the result will be.Also like Hoover, you’ve been famous for a long time. What is the worst impact it has had on your personality?
There are a lot of pitfalls to success, and one is not listening to criticism. One of the most important things you can do is hear criticism of yourself and embrace it, whether it be–in my case–artistic or personal.This movie opens with terrorist acts in several U.S. cities in 1919 and authorities reacting out of fear. Is it drawing parallels with events of the past decade?
Very much so. The incentive for the screenplay was the stripping of one’s own inalienable rights as an individual and the [encroachment] of government on our constitutional freedoms. [Screenwriter] Dustin Lance Black was inspired by the Bush era.Does your participation in this movie reflect your politics?
[Director] Clint Eastwood and I and Dustin have different ideas on politics, and we didn’t bring those to the table. For me, it was more a portrait of a man who protected his own secrets but spent his life infiltrating other people’s.Given that both you and Clint have probably had stories told about you that were embroidered for dramatic effect, did you have qualms about doing that to somebody else’s life?
You have to make character choices. That’s what artistic license is. But yeah, I imagine if I were to see a movie about my life, there would be many things I’d argue with. There’s how history records what you did, but there’s also what your real intent was. That’s a complex web.Are you interested in an Eastwood-style directing career?
It takes the type of temperament that Clint Eastwood has, because you’re not just focused on yourself. I want that challenge one day.You’re making a 3-D version of The Great Gatsby in Australia with Baz Luhrmann at the moment. What drew you to Gatsby?
The idea of a man who came from absolutely nothing, who created himself solely from his own imagination. Gatsby’s one of those iconic characters because he can be interpreted in so many ways: a hopeless romantic, a completely obsessed wacko or a dangerous gangster intent on clinging to wealth through Daisy.This doesn’t make the movie sound very romantic …
There’s incredible romance in there.
SOURCE: TIME Magazine
Yesterday (November 3), Leonardo DiCaprio attended the World Premiere of J.Edgar at the AFI FEST 2011 Opening Night Gala held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Check out the videos below from the premiere.
Later that evening DiCaprio was spotted heading to the after party for J.Edgar.
Gallery Links: Appearances > 2011 > [11.03] J.EDGAR WORLD PREMIERE
Candids > 2011 > [11.03] HEADING TO THE J.EDGAR AFTER PARTY
Leonardo DiCaprio sat down with The Hollywood Reporter magazine to answer some questions about his new film, J.Edgar, while doing so he had the time to do a Photoshoot with them. DiCaprio also talks a little about the re-releasing of Titanic in 3D.
The Hollywood Reporter is on newsstands November 11.
What drew you to Hoover?
How incredibly mysterious he was. The more I researched, the more intrigued I became. I don’t think you could ever know everything about him, but I felt I understood what drove him.Which was what?
His mother. She was this really intense stage mom who wanted her son to have great glory. He lived with her until he was 40 years old; his father wasn’t present in a major way and was mentally ill toward the end of his life — I think he was manic depressive and unable to really function. Even when Hoover was under great criticism, she was always there to be his guiding force.Who gave you the most insight into Hoover?
The only remaining man that worked with him, [former FBI deputy director] Deke DeLoach. I spent a day with him. I wanted to know what kind of personality [Hoover] had on a social level, how he held his hands, how he would fly at people, how he conducted his work at the office — all those minute details that only somebody who knew him for a long time could answer.Did you reach any conclusions about his sexuality?
No one knows the answer. What this film is trying to portray is that, whatever he felt, he was not able to live out his personal life in a way that allowed him to love and be loved. But what you cannot doubt is that Clyde Tolson and he had a relationship that spanned most of their life; they lived with each other, had lunch and dinner, and [Hoover] left everything to Clyde. Unarguably, they were partners in some sense.Did you grow to like Hoover?
I think he started off with good intentions, but I completely disagree with a lot of his tactics. I grew to have more respect for him and what he did; but like him? I don’t think I liked what I understood of him, his ideals or beliefs.What about Clint?
He was fantastic; he always knew what he wanted and always gave you an honest direction. The man really trusts his own instincts as a director more than most people I’ve worked with. He reacts from his gut — he either likes what you do or doesn’t and tells you straight away, and you make adjustments on the spot.Titanic is about to be released in 3D. Have you seen it?
I haven’t seen the 3D [version] at all yet; I am scheduled to — I hear it’s going to be fantastic. Jim [Cameron] called me personally to tell me this was going to happen. I said, “Cool! I can’t wait.” There’s nobody who can do it better.
SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter
Gallery Links: Photoshoots > SESSION 58
Happy Halloween to all who celebrate! Here at LeoDiCaprio.net we hope you have a great Halloween, and if you’re trick or treating or going out – be safe! Now, you’re probably thinking is that Leo’s face on a pumpkin? Yes, indeed it is! Photo credit goes out to theoriginalmutant on Flickr.
Have a fantastic Halloween!
xoxo, LeoDiCaprio.net Staff
On October 25th Leonardo DiCaprio attended The Star Opening Party in Sydney, Australia.DiCaprio was seen photographed with singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. 3 NEW photos have been added to our gallery.
Gallery Links: Appearances > 2011 > [10.25] THE STAR OPENING PARTY
Leonardo DiCaprio has invested in the new company Mobli, a place where you are able to share photos and videos. DiCaprio himself has already joined Mobli, along with his foundation, The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.
“I’m very excited to be a part of Mobli, a company that is groundbreaking – that is taking an active role in revolutionizing the way people interact with visual information, whether they are creating or consuming it. Mobli allows people from all over the world to share moments.” – Leonardo DiCaprio on Mobli
DiCaprio had visited the offices in New York City, you can find the photo above in our gallery.
Gallery Links: Appearances > 2011 > [??] VISITING THE MOBLI OFFICES
I’ve added 4 new Behind the Scenes photos to the gallery which features Leonardo DiCaprio, and J.Edgar director Clint Eastwood. I’ve also added a variety of 38 new Production Stills to the gallery.
The Official Website and Facebook page has been set up for J.Edgar as well.
J.Edgar is in theaters nationwide November 11.
Gallery Links: Films > J.Edgar > PRODUCTION STILLS
Films > J.Edgar > BEHIND THE SCENES
Here is the first TV Spot for J.Edgar! Thanks to Armie Hammer Fansite on Tumblr for the heads up.
J.Edgar is in theaters November 11.
I’ve added 3 new production stills from J.Edgar and a behind the scenes photo which features director, Clint Eastwood and J.Edgar star, Leonardo DiCaprio to our gallery.
J.Edgar is in theaters November 11.
Gallery Links: Films > J.Edgar > Production Stills
Films > J.Edgar > Behind the Scenes
Leonardo DiCaprio’s next film ‘The Great Gatsby’ already has a release date set for Christmas Day 2012.
According to the Huffington post Leo’s rumored film ‘Django Unchained’ is set to release Christmas Day 2012 as well. More information below via HP.
It looks like Leonardo DiCaprio fans will have a nice little double feature waiting for them at movie theaters next Christmas.
Baz Luhrmann’s take on the “The Great Gatsby” will hit theaters December 25, 2012,Warner Bros. announced Friday, and it’s shaping up to be a DiCaprio-filled opening day.
Yep, DiCaprio’s biggest competition come Christmas 2012 is…himself. Not only does the actor play Jay Gatsby in the highly-anticipated film, he also stars in Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained,” which is also set to hit theaters on Christmas Day 2012.
DiCaprio vs. DiCaprio? Now that’s the best present we could ask for.
The actor is currently in Australia filming “Gatsby,”along with co-stars Tobey Macguire, Joel Edgerton, Carey Mulligan and Isla Fisher, but he can’t seem escape the romance rumors that have been swirling since his split from Blake Lively earlier this month.
SOURCE: Huffington Post