Did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio almost got a role in the Star Wars prequels? Creator and director of the trilogy, George Lucas, wanted the actor to play Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader. The two of them met to discuss, but DiCaprio ended up turning the offer down.
So why did he turn down the iconic role? It's the same reason he gave when turned down other blockbusters: he claims that he's not ready to take the responsibility of such an iconic character that's sure to be a franchise blockbuster. During an interview with Shortlist magazine, DiCaprio was asked if he was in talks to play Anakin Skywalker, and here's what he said that he "didn't feel ready to take that dive. At that point.".
Although, reports from The Guardian at the time of the initial rumors implied that DiCaprio "would like to take the role". Whatever the truth to the situation, the role would eventually go to Hayden Christensen. It's an interesting "what if" scenario, however. The prequels would have looked way different if the 26-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio landed the role. As Yahoo! Movies points out, the actor never gotten himself involved in big movie franchises. For the most part, he's stayed away from fantasy and science fiction films, except for Christopher Nolan's Inception.
Would you have liked to have seen a young Leonardo DiCaprio as Anakin Skywalker?
Did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio almost landed a role in the Star Wars prequels? Creator and director of the trilogy, George Lucas wanted the actor for a key role. The two did meet, but Leonardo DiCaprio, who was riding high on the success of Titanic at the time, ultimately decided to pass. Who did George Lucas want this super hot star to portray? You probably already guessed it. Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader. Read more at:
Did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio almost landed a role in the Star Wars prequels? Creator and director of the trilogy, George Lucas wanted the actor for a key role. The two did meet, but Leonardo DiCaprio, who was riding high on the success of Titanic at the time, ultimately decided to pass. Who did George Lucas want this super hot star to portray? You probably already guessed it. Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader. Read more at:
Did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio almost landed a role in the Star Wars prequels? Creator and director of the trilogy, George Lucas wanted the actor for a key role. The two did meet, but Leonardo DiCaprio, who was riding high on the success of Titanic at the time, ultimately decided to pass. Who did George Lucas want this super hot star to portray? You probably already guessed it. Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader. Read more at:
Did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio almost landed a role in the Star Wars prequels? Creator and director of the trilogy, George Lucas wanted the actor for a key role. The two did meet, but Leonardo DiCaprio, who was riding high on the success of Titanic at the time, ultimately decided to pass. Who did George Lucas want this super hot star to portray? You probably already guessed it. Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader. Why did Leonardo DiCaprio pass on the role? It's the same reason he's passed on quite a few tentpole blockbusters. He claims he just wasn't ready to take on the responsibility of such an iconic character in what was sure to be a franchise blockbuster. You may have noticed, but the man doesn't have many of those on is resume. Speaking with Shortlist magazine, Leonardo DiCaprio revealed the following when asked if he was in talks to play Anakin Skywalker. Read more at:
Did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio almost landed a role in the Star Wars prequels? Creator and director of the trilogy, George Lucas wanted the actor for a key role. The two did meet, but Leonardo DiCaprio, who was riding high on the success of Titanic at the time, ultimately decided to pass. Who did George Lucas want this super hot star to portray? You probably already guessed it. Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader. Why did Leonardo DiCaprio pass on the role? It's the same reason he's passed on quite a few tentpole blockbusters. He claims he just wasn't ready to take on the responsibility of such an iconic character in what was sure to be a franchise blockbuster. You may have noticed, but the man doesn't have many of those on is resume. Speaking with Shortlist magazine, Leonardo DiCaprio revealed the following when asked if he was in talks to play Anakin Skywalker. Read more at:
id you know that Leonardo DiCaprio almost landed a role in the Star Wars prequels? Creator and director of the trilogy, George Lucas wanted the actor for a key role. The two did meet, but Leonardo DiCaprio, who was riding high on the success of Titanic at the time, ultimately decided to pass. Who did George Lucas want this super hot star to portray? You probably already guessed it. Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader. Why did Leonardo DiCaprio pass on the role? It's the same reason he's passed on quite a few tentpole blockbusters. He claims he just wasn't ready to take on the responsibility of such an iconic character in what was sure to be a franchise blockbuster. You may have noticed, but the man doesn't have many of those on is resume. Speaking with Shortlist magazine, Leonardo DiCaprio revealed the following when asked if he was in talks to play Anakin Skywalker. Read more at:
id you know that Leonardo DiCaprio almost landed a role in the Star Wars prequels? Creator and director of the trilogy, George Lucas wanted the actor for a key role. The two did meet, but Leonardo DiCaprio, who was riding high on the success of Titanic at the time, ultimately decided to pass. Who did George Lucas want this super hot star to portray? You probably already guessed it. Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader. Why did Leonardo DiCaprio pass on the role? It's the same reason he's passed on quite a few tentpole blockbusters. He claims he just wasn't ready to take on the responsibility of such an iconic character in what was sure to be a franchise blockbuster. You may have noticed, but the man doesn't have many of those on is resume. Speaking with Shortlist magazine, Leonardo DiCaprio revealed the following when asked if he was in talks to play Anakin Skywalker. Read more at:
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