Who was first choice for Jack in Titanic?

Matthew McConaughey: Jack Dawson in ‘Titanic’ The actor revealed in November 2018 that he auditioned for the role, which eventually went to Leonardo DiCaprio. “I wanted that,” he said on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast. “I auditioned with Kate Winslet.

How did Leo get the role of Jack?

The actor was in high demand at the time and even read with Winslet for the part. In an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Cameron revealed why he chose DiCaprio over the Dallas Buyer’s Club actor. “Matthew read for the part and then we met Leo,” the Titanic director said, according to CinemaBlend.

Who auditioned for Jack Dawson Titanic?

More than one other A-lister wanted the Titanic part One of Leonardo DiCaprio’s main competitors of the time — both for the role of Jack Dawson and in Hollywood in general — was Christian Bale (via HuffPost).

Who turned down the lead role in Titanic?

GWYNETH PALTROW: ROSE, TITANIC “I know that the story is that I turned it down,” Paltrow told Howard Stern. “I think I was really in contention for it – I was one of the last two.” Regardless, Paltrow isn’t bitter.

Why did Leonardo DiCaprio not want to do Titanic?

Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t want to be seen as a heartthrob After starring in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, he proved to the world how brilliant he can be as a dramatic actor. So when the opportunity for Titanic came along, DiCaprio worried he would resort back into “heartthrob” status.

Was River Phoenix meant to be Titanic?

James Cameron had originally considered River Phoenix for the role, but the young actor tragically passed away before he could be asked to play the leading man part. And Paramount had several actors in mind, including Chris O’Donnell, Billy Crudup, and Stephen Dorff, but the studio’s top pick was Matthew McConaughey.

Was there really a rose on the Titanic?

Were Jack and Rose based on real people? No. Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater, portrayed in the movie by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, are almost entirely fictional characters (James Cameron modeled the character of Rose after American artist Beatrice Wood, who had no connection to Titanic history).

Was Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘Titanic’ role almost a film Legend?

But Leo’s role in the film was almost a cinema legend that never came to pass, according to a new interview with his Titanic co-star Kate Winslet. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What did Jack say to Rose when she asked about Cal?

Jack : [amused by her comment, focusing more on the sketching, denying his blushing, remindering her] He does landscapes. Jack : [referring to Cal] Do you love him? Rose : Pardon me? Jack : [referring to Cal] Do you love him? Rose : Well, you’re being very rude. You shouldn’t be asking me this.

What does Jack say to Rose in the car?

Jack : [with an English accent, siting in the front sit of a car, after honking the horn] Where to, Miss? Rose : [lowers the divider, whispers into his left ear] To the stars. [as Jack sketches her in the nude]