Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been a well-recognized title in Hollywood ever since his breakout function in What’s Consuming Gilbert Grape (1993), adopted by hits like Romeo & Juliet and Titanic. However not many know that earlier than he turned a world star, he was as soon as suggested to alter his title — and the explanation may shock you.
Leonardo DiCaprio was advised to alter his title
The Oscar-winning actor spoke concerning the horrible recommendation he as soon as obtained from a expertise agent when he appeared on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast alongside along with his One Battle After One other co-star Benicio del Toro.
When requested about stunning moments of their profession, DiCaprio stated he had a “enjoyable one” from when he was a really younger actor. DiCaprio’s first agent secured him a headshot picture. The actor stated an agent advised him in his early teenagers that his title was “too ethnic”, and advised he go by the stage title Lenny Williams as an alternative.
“I lastly acquired an agent they usually stated: ‘Your title is just too ethnic,’ I am going, What do you imply?’ They go, ‘No, too ethnic. They’re by no means going to rent you. Your new title is Lenny Williams. ‘What’s Lenny Williams?’ We took your center title and made it your final title and now (your first) title is Lenny.’ And my dad noticed (the headshot picture the agent took), he ripped it up, and stated, ‘Over my useless physique’,” DiCaprio stated.
At that time, del Toro gestured to himself and stated “Benny Del”, hinting that he, too, acquired related recommendation early in his profession.
Throughout the dialog, they had been additionally requested what was “on their Mount Rushmore of flicks”. DiCaprio listed East of Eden, Taxi Driver and 2001: A House Odyssey, whereas del Toro cited Papillon and On the Waterfront.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s newest movie
Leonardo DiCaprio will quickly be seen in director Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After One other. The movie follows Bob Ferguson, performed by DiCaprio, and his spouse Perfidia Beverly Hills, performed by singer Teyana Taylor. They’re a loving however strained couple that embark on daring humanitarian missions in modern-day America.