How Leonardo DiCaprio Almost Lost Out on Playing Jack In ‘Titanic’—Twice

One of the most iconic shots in the past three decades of film is Leonardo DiCaprio, in tux and tails, standing atop a grand staircase in front of a clock in Titanic, turning and extending his hand to Rose, played by Kate Winslet. That shot almost didn’t happen, because according to director James Cameron, DiCaprio nearly talked himself out of the movie. Twice. In an interview with GQ ahead of the release of Avatar: The Way of Water, Cameron continued his hit parade of comments and anecdotes, this time reminiscing about the making of the hit 1997 movie, and casting… Read Full Article