“Leo was the only one who nailed the audition”: ‘The Quick and the Dead’ Star Sharon Stone Wanted Leonardo DiCaprio So Bad She Paid Him Out of Her Own Salary
One actor that almost everybody on the planet knows the name of is Leonardo DiCaprio. The sheer talent and magic this person beholds are beyond imagination. DiCaprio has made a name for himself with his unique choice of films that not only showcase his ability as an actor but also impact a generation in a very meaningful way.
The multiple award holder is now also an avid advocate of the environment. He has done numerous things with help of the Leonardo DiCaprio foundation.
The star Sharon Stone was so charmed by his talent that she paid him out of her own pocket just to keep him in the film The Quick and the Dead.
Leonardo DiCaprio The Legend–as we know him today.
The command he has over the audience is commendable. In a world where actors do multiple films at a time Leonardo DiCaprio tries to focus on one. This shows the immense respect he has for the craft and the sheer dedication and works he puts into one project.
The actor rose to fame after his groundbreaking role in Titanic as Jack. The actor did not come from a family that was in the industry. Leonardo DiCaprio had to make his own path. Initially, it was very difficult for the actor to book gigs. After several failed auditions and rejections DiCaprio got to the point which will lead him to the destination he stands in today. He starred in several commercials and television shows in brief but impactful roles. The actor’s ability to understand the audience’s needs and transition into roles that cater to the audience shows the range this particular individual has.
Leonardo DiCaprio never let his tough childhood and financial condition dictate his film choices or let them affect his capability.
The Quick and the Dead star Sharon Stone hired Leonardo DiCaprio because the studio didn’t want to.
The sheer dedication and craftsmanship of Leonardo DiCaprio’s work impressed Sharon Stone. The celebrated actress recounts in her memoir The Beauty of Living Twice, who was also a co-producer for the film The Quick and the Dead of this incident. The casting for the role named “The Kid” was getting difficult as the days passed and no teen seemed to capture its essence until Leonardo DiCaprio walked into the audition.
“This kid named Leonardo DiCaprio was the only one who nailed the audition, in my opinion: he was the only one who came in and cried, begging his father to love him as he died in the scene,” Stone wrote in her memoir.
The studio did not want to take a risk with an unfamiliar face who was yet to be cast in his breakthrough role.
“‘Why an unknown, Sharon, why are you always shooting yourself in the foot?'” The studio asked her clearly stating its disinterest.
“The studio said if I wanted him so much, I could pay him out of my own salary. So I did.” so she did indeed.
After this, the rest is history. Since then the actor will move on to give masterpiece performances in the films such as– Romeo + Juliet, Titanic, The Aviator, The Revenant, Shutter Island, Inception, and many more which would cement his name into the industry forever.
Source: TheThings
