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Leonardo DiCaprio has been a Hollywood giant since he appeared in two breakout roles in 1993. The actor accepted roles in What's Eating Gilbert Grape? and This Boy's Life. Gilbert Grape helped DiCaprio earn his first Academy Award nomination, and it would be the first of many. After all, he has enjoyed critical renown since the early days of his career. Through today, the actor has earned seven Oscar nominations, while bringing home one win for Best Actor in The Revenant.

It is hard to overstate the renown that DiCaprio's career has received. He starred in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Inception (2010), The Great Gatsby (2013), Django Unchained (2012), Killers of the Flower Moon (2024), and more. With such a prestigious career, DiCaprio has ushered in over $7 billion at the box office, and his career is far from over. DiCaprio's best movies are filled with romance, mystery, and acclaim.

Throughout the 2010s, and lingering into the 2020s, massive, corporate-backed I.P. has dominated both the domestic box office and the American journalistic conversation about cinema in general. We live in a world where reporters, when they had an opportunity to sit down with Martin Scorsese to discuss new masterworks like "The Silence" or "The Wolf of Wall Street," decided to ask him about Captain America and his place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Vocal subverters of the dominant paradigm repeatedly yawped that Hollywood should devote more time and resources to new ideas. After all, why be the next "Star Wars" when you can be the first of something different? Where, oh where were the original sci-fi/fantasy ideas? 

But then, when an ambitious filmmaker tries to make something new and striking for a broad cinematic audience, it generally tanks. It seemed that audiences were more eager to attach themselves to...

Daredevil: Born Again is already making waves with its impressive cast, which includes some well-known actors from other big franchises. However, what many may not realize is that a few of these stars have also appeared in another iconic TV series that is Law & Order.

Mariska Hargitay with Ariel Winter in Law & Order: Svu | Credits: NBC

The franchise, whether in the original series or one of its spin-offs, has been a steppingstone for many actors. Among them are some of the standout stars of Daredevil: Born Again. Let’s take a look at three of these actors and the Law & Order roles they once played.

3) Vincent D’Onofrio

Vincent D’Onofrio is widely known for his role as Kingpin in Daredevil, but his career in crime dramas began much earlier with Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He portrayed Detective Robert Goren for ten seasons, becoming a standout in the Law & Order franchise.

Did Margot Robbie insist on going nude in Wolf Of Wall Street? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Yes, she went all in for the movie and, that included insisting on going fully nude in a pivotal scene, despite director Martin Scorsese offering her a robe. Why? Authenticity.

Robbie played Naomi Lapaglia, the sultry, high-heeled Brooklyn bombshell who becomes the second wife of Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio). For Robbie, this was her defining moment. But behind all the glitz, glam, and, uh, strategically placed tea, was an actor determined to stay true to her character.

When Naomi first seduces Jordan, it’s a no-holds-barred power move. Robbie insisted that the scene, which shows her wearing nothing but stockings and heels, was vital to Naomi’s persona. Speaking to The Telegraph, she explained, “The whole point of Naomi is that her body is her only form of currency in this world. So when Marty...

Was Leonardo DiCaprio glad that he didn’t win an Oscar early on? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Yes, you read it right. “I really didn’t want to win because just the fact you have such an expectation on you at that time, people almost want you to be perfect in everything you do,” DiCaprio alluded in a 2016 interview with Time Out. “If you’re not, then it’s almost like, ‘Ok, get him out of here; he was lucky once, and now we’re done with him.”

He had a point. Winning young could’ve boxed him in. Instead, it pushed Leonardo DiCaprio to evolve with each role, avoiding typecasting. Fast forward to 2016, after Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Blood Diamond, and he finally grabbed that Oscar for The Revenant—his fourth nomination, and he was ready.

“By the time I won, I was ready for it,...

Margot Robbie Wolf of Wall Street (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Margot Robbie just revealed the downside to filming that Wolf of Wall Street cash scene. Despite the glam, she had “a million paper cuts.” It turns out that fake money is way more complicated than it looks—not a sexy souvenir.

“Real money is a bit softer, but the fake money is like paper,” Robbie explained in a 2017 interview with The Daily Beast. “I got a million paper cuts on my back from all that money! It’s not as glamorous as it sounds.” As if that wasn’t enough, Robbie revealed the aftermath. “When I got off the bed and turned around to get my robe, everyone gasped,” she recalled. “I said, ‘What is it?’ And they said, ‘You look like you’ve been whipped a million times. Your back is covered in a thousand red scratches.'” Ouch!

Did Leonardo DiCaprio’s agent try to rename him Lenny? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Back in the nineties, before DiCaprio’s Titanic fame, he was just a young actor trying to make a name for himself. When he first went to land an agent, they weren’t quite feeling the whole “Leonardo DiCaprio” vibe. So, they came up with something they thought was a better fit for Hollywood—Lenny Williams. Lenny Williams?! Yep. That’s the name the agent thought would make him a star.

Leo DiCaprio, clearly wiser than most 6-year-olds, wasn’t having any of it. “Well, the first time I got an agent… they wanted to change my name to Lenny Williams…” he confessed to a shocked David Letterman during an appearance on The Late Show. The name was their idea of something more “American,” apparently thinking his original name, “Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio,” was a little too “ethnic” for the big leagues.

Margot Robbie was almost cast in American Horror Story: Asylum? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Back in 2012, Margot Robbie auditioned for American Horror Story: Asylum, the season packed with all things creepy and Emmy-worthy. But despite delivering an audition that made jaws drop, she didn’t land the role.

Casting director Eric Dawson spilled the beans on Backstage’s In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast, calling Robbie’s audition one of his “favorites of all time.” He said, “She was such a star. It was crazy, her star appeal when she walked in the room. Even though she didn’t get that role, you just knew—this is a star. What do we do with her?”

At that point, Margot was fresh off the short-lived Pan Am (2011–2012), where she played a 1960s stewardess—sadly, the show didn’t take off, but Robbie’s ambition was about to. With a fearless mindset,...

Much like the first installment, even Squid Game Season 2 established itself as one of the most iconic productions of the decade, garnering massive praise and success on Netflix. In the aftermath, people are now eagerly awaiting the third season to drop this year. But meanwhile, Leonardo DiCaprio surprisingly made headlines for his rumored appearance in the final season.

Leonardo DiCaprio in a still from The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) | image: Paramount Pictures

Amid fans losing their minds over the introduction of the new doll in the mid-credit scene of Squid Game S2, Leonardo DiCaprio shockingly sparked strong rumors of joining the cast of the Netflix show for S3. Meanwhile, whether or not DiCaprio joins forces with Lee Jung-jae, there appeared another report about the Oscar winner’s appearance in Damien Chazelle’s next film on Evel Knievel.

Leonardo DiCaprio sparked rumors about joining Squid Game season 3

Since the release of...

Martin Scorsese's The Wolf Of Wall Street is available on streaming for anyone who wants to catch the dark comedy biopic. Following the reviews that greeted his 1973 gangster movie Mean Streets, starring Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese would embark on an incredible filmmaking career. His filmography includes several crime dramas, some pulled from real-life events. One is The Wolf of Wall Street, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort.

The Wolf of Wall Street depicts Belfort's corrupt business practices and gleefully hedonistic lifestyle, including drugs and orgies. DiCaprio earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance, and the cast also included Margot Robbie, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, and more. When the movie was released, it took a while before it dropped on any streaming service. However, once 2025 started, the movie was moved to a new streaming home for anyone to...

The Wolf of Wall Street is a Martin Scorsese black comedy based on Jordan Belfort's infamous tale of business fraud as a stockbroker. In The Wolf of Wall Street, Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) becomes a stockbroker and achieves a moderate level of financial success before losing his job in the 1988 Black Monday crash. He then founds the stock trading firm Stratton Oakmont, which quickly becomes a criminal enterprise as Belfort and his associates trick unsuspecting customers into investing in stocks without showing them the fine print.

Over its three-hour runtime, The Wolf of Wall Street follows the rise and fall of Stratton Oakmont and the wealth Jordan Belfort builds from it. It also chronicles Belfort's tumultuous romance with his wife, Naomi (Margot Robbie), and his increasingly out-of-control drug addiction. Belfort spends much of The Wolf of Wall Street barely keeping one step ahead of the FBI before finally being forced...

Leonardo DiCaprio Cameo Rumor! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the world’s most famous and the most celebrated actors. His list of iconic movies is pretty long including Titanic, Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and more. While the actor has always remained at the forefront of cinematic excellence, he has always revolved around Hollywood. However, a new rumor takes him to the land of Korea in the Squid Game, one of the biggest series in the world at the moment.

Speculation about a possible cameo in the drama’s third season has fans buzzing with excitement and curiosity. These rumors come at a time when Squid Game continues to dominate pop culture. Adding a star of DiCaprio’s stature to the mix would undoubtedly elevate the series’ appeal even further. But how much truth is there to these whispers, and...

Good satire requires high intelligence on the part of the artist and the audience, and there are many satirical movies which have been accused of glorifying bad behavior. While this may sound like a deficiency on the part of the filmmakers, it's sometimes the case that their work has merely been misinterpreted by some people. Satire is never as effective if it's too blatant or preachy, so audiences often need to do some of the work.

Many great crime movie directors have been accused of glorifying their subjects, like Martin Scorsese, David Fincher and Guy Ritchie. This misunderstanding often comes from the fact that these directors find some redeemable qualities in their characters. Ultimately, this is meant to humanize and make crime seem like a human behavior rather than some abstract evil, but it's difficult to strike the right balance between doing this and glorifying the criminal lifestyle.

The Wolf Of Wall Street...

Best British Films of 2024: Is cinema dying? That’s the question on everybody’s lips in an age of plummeting box office figures and rising blockbuster budgets, hoping another spandex suit will be the silver bullet that fixes up enough ticket sales to fund another superhero flick. Martin Scorsese, Sam Mendes (The Franchise), Mathieu Kassovitz, and David Lynch are unanimous in their publicized belief that cinema is clutching its last breath on death’s door, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone completely. Film is a stubborn master, beloved by all and crowd surfing along the mighty few who still believe in storytelling for storytelling’s sake, rather than for profit.

Steve McQueen and Alice Lowe are just a couple of names on this list who still believe in the values of originality, creativity, authenticity, and artistry—in the power of real filmmaking. Let’s hope cinema can...

A billion-dollar Margot Robbie movie has found additional success on streaming. Robbie is an Australian actor who had her international breakthrough when she played a supporting role opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's 2013 movie The Wolf of Wall Street. Since then, she has been nominated for three Oscars, one as a producer, and two as an actor for her performances in 2017's I, Tonya and 2019's Bombshell.

In addition to earning critical accolades, many Margot Robbie movies have become blockbuster hits. This includes the 2016 DC Comics adaptation Suicide Squad, in which she played iconic antihero Harley Quinn, which grossed $749.2 million against its reported budget of $175 million. While that was one of her biggest hits, other Robbie titles that have grossed more than $100 million include the 2021 sequel The Suicide Squad, Peter Rabbit, Focus, and Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood.

Barbie Is Charting On Netflix In The U.

Margot Robbie has starred in many acclaimed films and delivered incredible performances. Last year, she co-produced and starred in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, which broke several box office records and became a pop cultural phenomenon. Her breakout role was in The Wolf of Wall Street, where she worked with Martin Scorsese.

However, Babylon was one Robbie film that was hated upon release but has since gained acceptance from fans. Damien Chazelle’s exploration of the Golden Age of Hollywood and all the excess it promoted was a big-budget disaster at the box office and received polarizing reviews. However, Robbie defended the film and said she did not understand the slander.

Margot Robbie questions Babylon’s hate and says she still loves the film A still from Babylon | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Damien Chazelle’s films have always explored the darker sides of ambition. His second feature film, Whiplash, explored the artistry...

Margot Robbie might be one of the most sought-after names in Hollywood, but her involvement in titles like My Old Ass proves that she's also shining behind the camera. Despite not appearing in any 2024 movies, Robbie was still in the public eye, thanks to the lasting buzz from 2023's Barbie through Awards season. Even before Barbie released, Robbie had cemented herself as an A-lister, with three Academy Award nominations in the past six years alone. Robbie's breakout role, of course, came in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street.

While it's no surprise that Robbie is a force in front of the camera, some might not even be aware that she has a production company with her husband, Tom Ackerley. LuckyChap Entertainment was founded in 2014 and produced its first movie three years later with the release of I, Tonya, which notably starred Robbie. Though LuckyChap Entertainment has produced some of Margot Robbie's best movies,...

It's hard to think of a bigger, more critically acclaimed movie star than Leonardo DiCaprio, and his elite A-list status has built him a staggering 2024 net worth. DiCaprio first made a name for himself in dramas like What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) before rocketing to the top of the A-list with James Cameron's epic romance, Titanic, in 1997. After tons of awards nominations, his performance in 2015's The Revenant finally won DiCaprio his first Oscar. DiCaprio is also known for his collaborations with Martin Scorsese, with their last movie being Killers of the Flower Moon in 2023.

DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California to parents Irmelin and George, and is an only child. Bitten by the acting bug early, DiCaprio began acting at the age of 14, appearing in several commercials before breaking into television in the early '90s. Offscreen, the actor is famous for his series of romantic relationships, often involving significantly younger women.

Some movie experiences are so memorable that time flies even if it lasts hours. When the storytelling is strong enough and there's enough to say, it may feel like the movie should never end. Countless directors have taken on a project that produces an immense surplus of footage. From political dramas to historical epics, there are so many details to cover to tell the full story. But if the audience is emotionally involved enough, they'll want to stay with the protagonists for as long as possible.

Worth considering when it comes to runtime is that movie theaters today are struggling to bring people in. For a viewer to want to leave the comfort of their own home, with their own snacks and unlimited breaks, the film has to be something special. It needs to feel like an event that people will want to spend money on so they feel like...

The Sing 2 cast followed up their hit 2016 film with another big stage show presentation as they kept fighting for respect. The animated sequel boasts a cast of bright and colorful characters, each with strong voice talent backing them up. From returning names to new additions like Eric André, the Sing 2 cast is remarkably strong. Best known for their Despicable Me franchise, Illumination is a profitable and popular animation studio. The first Sing film was a smash at the box office, grossing over $634 million worldwide on a budget of $75 million (via Box Office Mojo).

Many of the talented singers and actors in the Sing 2 cast also appeared in the first movie in the series. Sing 2 once again follows Buster Moon, the lovable koala, who goes on a big adventure in the entertainment capital of the world, Redshore City. Buster tries to put on the greatest show possible and,...

Margot Robbie is often considered as Hollywood’s one of the most prominent and sought-after female stars, due to the bold and courageous roles that she takes. But even behind the outer layer of confidence and courage, there’s a bit of nervousness that she faced while shooting Martin Scorsese’s 2013 hit, The Wolf of Wall Street.

Margot Robbie in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) | image: Paramount Pictures

Recalling how she was in her initial days when she got the opportunity to star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie admitted to being rather new to n*de scenes. Speaking about the awkwardness she faced while portraying a s*x scene with DiCaprio, while the whole crew was watching, Robbie admitted to relying on alcohol for the scene.

Margot Robbie had her first s*x scene in Wolf of Wall Street

While Margot Robbie has currently become one of...

Sza has new music out!

On Friday (December 21), the 35-year-old Grammy-winning singer released several new songs on her latest album album Sos Deluxe: Lana.

In one of the songs, Sza revealed who her very unexpected celebrity crush is!

Keep reading to find out more…On the track “Scorsese Baby Daddy,” Sza paid tribute to Martin Scorsese.

“I rolled up all my problems / And then I smoked about it,” Sza sings. “I could’ve called my mom up / I’d rather f–k about it / Addicted to the drama / Scorsese baby daddy.”

Sza also fantasizes about being in a scenario like a scene from one of the 82-year-old Oscar-winning filmmaker’s movies, such as Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, or The Wolf of Wall Street, though she doesn’t specifically reference any characters or movie titles.

“I would pretend to do my favorite man, he’d call me tasty,” Sza sings. “Furious lady,...

This 2024 Holiday season, Netflix has boldly asked the question: What if Christmas was hot?

Every November and December sees the streamer provide audiences with plenty of Yuletide seasonal movies, often resembling the type of corny, predictable, low-budget yet undeniably soothing made-for-tv works that Hallmark and other cable TV competitors push out during the tail end of the year. There’s plenty of that this year, most notably Lindsay Lohan’s “Our Little Secret,” about a couple who break up only to reunite during a Christmas holiday when they discover their new partners are siblings.

But this year, the company has put a bit of spice in the egg nog, so to speak, with “Hot Frosty” and “The Merry Gentlemen” two movies that…also pretty neatly fit into the Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movie formula, down to featuring the type of early 2000s teen film star that often headline this genre.

A sudden, severe global stock market crash shook the world of finance on October 19, 1987. Dubbed Black Monday, the crash caused widespread anxiety due to fears of unmitigable economic instability, even among those not well-versed with the nitty-gritties of finance. Soon after, "Wall Street" made its way into theaters and enlightened us regarding the lure of the stock market, along with the risks that lurked beneath its glamorous facade. This fictional depiction of 1980s Wall Street, right after the real-world crisis that frightened and baffled many, led to the inception of a fresh new genre. The finance film, which usually explores various facets of Wall Street culture, was born.

Many finance films managed to make a mark over the years, including 2015's "The Big Short" (which attempts to shed light on the early days of the 2008 financial crisis) and 2010's scathing documentary film, "Inside Job." If we aren't being too rigid...

Jonah Hill managed to pick up two Oscar nominations before his 30th birthday. It is a pretty impressive fete since the bulk of Hill’s early film work had been in outrageous comedies like “Superbad” and “21 Jump Street,” which seldom are recognized by Academy voters. He did take some serious roles in “Moneyball” and “The Wolf of Wall Street” which earned him those two nominations.

Hill started his career as a playwright. He wrote and performed a number of plays while he was attending The New School in New York City. Those plays led him to meeting the children of Dustin Hoffman who then got Hill an audition for a small role in “I Heart Huckabees.” That film lead him to associations with Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow, with whom he has worked a number of times. That led to work with Joel and Ethan Coen, Martin Scorsese and more.

Actor Jonah Hill, widely known for his roles in Superbad, 21 Jump Street, and The Wolf of Wall Street, has become a prominent advocate for body positivity. Hill’s journey to self-acceptance underscores the necessity for a body positivity movement that includes men—a demographic often excluded from the conversation.

While the actor was initially often typecast in stereotypical funny ‘fat guy’ roles, he has undergone a huge transformation in recent times. Still, the actor recently took to his Instagram to talk about his struggles, in response to the kind of media coverage that he often has to suffer with.

Jonah Hill’s Issued Strong Statement Against Body Shaming Jonah Hill and Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street. | HBO

Throughout his career, Jonah Hill has been vocal about the body shaming he has endured. Hill revealed the lasting impact of public scrutiny in an open letter for his magazine Inner Children,...

Sunday update: Walt Disney Studios’ “Moana 2” continued to dominate the box office in its second weekend, taking in a projected $52 million domestically as its worldwide total reached $600 million. It shattered “Frozen II’s” post-Thanksgiving weekend record, which grossed $35.1 million in the first weekend of December, 2019. Universal’s “Wicked” is second with $36.4 million, followed by “Gladiator II” with $12.6 million, “Pushpa 2 — The Rule” with $9.3 million, and “Red One” with $7 million. Among new openers, “Solo Leveling: ReAwakening” made a splash with $2.4 million and A24’s “Y2K” disappointed with just $2.1 million.

Friday update: As expected, there won’t be much movement in the post-Thanksgiving box office rankings. “Moana 2” is projected to hold the top spot again, taking in around $60 million, which would be the highest numbers ever for the first week of December. The current record-holder is 2019’s “Frozen II,” which grossed $35.1 million. “Wicked” is poised to come in second place with around $32 million,...

Tulsa King season 1 showrunner Terence Winter is no stranger to tales of fictional Mafiosos, but his next project will see him team with the director of the Equalizer movies on a true-life mob drama. Originally joining the writing room of The Sopranos in season 2 of HBO’s hit crime drama, Winter would also go on to create the prohibition era drama Boardwalk Empire, as well as pen Martin Scorsese’s critically acclaimed biopic The Wolf of Wall Street, for which he received his first Academy Award nomination.

While Winter opted to step down as showrunner on Tulsa King season 2, he still remains closely involved with the show as both a writer and executive producer.

Per a new report from Variety, Winter has now been tapped to write a new miniseries for FX based on the life of notorious New York mobster, Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano. Set to be directed...

In a highly competitive situation, a series based on the life of notorious mobster Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano has landed at FX for development, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.

Terence Winter is attached to write the series with Antoine Fuqua onboard to direct, with both also set to executive produce. Nicholas Pileggi, Aaron Kaplan of Kapital Entertainment, Billy Malone, J.J. Sacha, and Scott Greenberg and Rick Yorn of Lbi Entertainment will also executive produce. FX Productions will produce along with Kapital Entertainment. Kevin Marco will oversee the project on behalf of Kapital.

FX declined to comment.

Gravano was previously a made member of the Gambino Family, one of the Five Families of the New York Mafia. He allegedly began his life of organized crime in the 1960s, becoming involved in crimes like racketeering, hijacking, and larceny as well as murder. He was later closely associated with eventual Gambino...

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio are of the most legendary best friend duos in Hollywood. Ever since they became friends on the sets of Titanic, the pair have been inseparable. Supporting each other through thick and thin, they’ve been by each other’s sides for years.

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in a still from Titanic | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Be it breakups, divorces, or tragedies, these two had always had each others’ backs. Speaking on the matter, a source close to them went on to claim that Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio can apparently go months without speaking to each other, just to pick up right where they left off the next time they meet.

Kate Winslet And Leonardo DiCaprio’s Friendship Has Raised The Bar in Hollywood

There have been quite a few friendship duos in Hollywood over the years. However, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet still stand apart for many reasons.

Margot Robbie was in the friend zone with her husband (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Before Margot Robbie locked down her real-life Ken, Margot had to play it cool while crushing hard on Tom Ackerley. Spoiler: she made her move, and the rest is a love story for the ages.

Flashback to 2013: Margot’s career was skyrocketing. She’d nailed her role in The Wolf of Wall Street (remember that flawless Brooklyn accent?) and was officially Hollywood’s next big thing. But behind the scenes, she was falling for Ackerley, an assistant director she met while filming Suite Française. The catch? They were just friends—and roommates, no less.

“I was always in love with him,” Margot admitted. “But I thought, ‘He’d never love me back. Don’t make it weird, Margot.’” So, she stayed in her lane, playing it chill while secretly swooning. Talk about a plot twist waiting to happen.

Margot Robbie had her big break with the role of Naomi Lapaglia in Martin Scorsese’s 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street. The actress has recently shared insights into one of her memorable scenes, as she reflected on filming the movie.

Margot Robbie in The Wolf of Wall Street | Credit: Paramount

Starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, who portrayed her husband, Jordan Belfort, Robbie gave an electrifying performance as Naomi Lapaglia. Additionally, the actress also played a role in shaping one of the scenes with both her co-star and the director.

Margot Robbie Reveals How The Wolf of Wall Street Scene Evolved

Based on Jordan Belfort’s 2007 memoir, The Wolf of Wall Street follows the controversial life of the stockbroker, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie. Margot Robbie took on the role of his wife, Naomi Lapaglia.

In a previous interview with Deadline, the actress reflected on how one key scene...

Margot Robbie made quite the impression with her breakout role in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, which included a full frontal nude scene. While speaking with Ben Mankiewicz on the Talking Pictures podcast, the actress revealed that this scene was actually her idea, although she wasn’t thinking about how “everyone is going to see this” at the time.

“[Scorsese] said, ‘Maybe you can be wearing a robe if you’re not comfortable.’ But that’s not what she would do in that scene,” Robbie said. “The whole point is that she’s going to come out completely naked—that’s the card she’s playing right now.“

The actress also explained how she stood out during her audition for the role — by slapping Leonardo DiCaprio. The scene which she was reading called for their characters to kiss, but Robbie had another idea. “I thought, ‘I could kiss Leonardo DiCaprio right now,...

My“The Wolf of Wall Street” was three-time Oscar nominee Margot Robbie’s breakout film, and she was not shy about making a memorable first impression on director Martin Scorsese, star Leonardo DiCaprio, or the audience. In an appearance on the “Talking Pictures” podcast, Robbie told host Ben Mankiewicz that it was her idea to go full-frontal nude for a scene where her character, Naomi, seduces her future husband, DiCaprio’s Jordan Belfort, for the first time.

Recalling her experience working on the film, Robbie said that Scorsese told her that she could wear a robe if she wasn’t comfortable with the nudity, but she decided that wouldn’t be true to the character. “That is not what she would do in that scene,” she said. “She would not put a robe on. The whole point is that she’s going to come out completely naked. That’s the card she’s playing.

Margot Robbie is looking back at her full-frontal nude scene in The Wolf of Wall Street.

While appearing on the Talking Pictures podcast with Turner Classic Movies’ Ben Mankiewicz, the actress reflected on starring in the 2013 Martin Scorsese film alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. The role — as Naomi Lapaglia, the wife to DiCaprio’s Jordan Belfort — marked Robbie’s breakout film role when she was in her early 20s.

In the movie, Robbie has a full-frontal nude scene, one she said she pushed for even when Scorsese offered an alternative option.

She recalled Scorsese suggesting she could cover up, saying, “Maybe you can be wearing a robe if you’re not comfortable.” However, Robbie didn’t feel that would be true to the character.

“But that’s not what she would do in that scene. The whole point is that she’s going to come out completely naked — that’s the card she’s playing right now,...

Margot Robbie recalled slapping Leonardo DiCaprio in the face instead of kissing him in Martin Scorsese's 2013 movie, The Wolf of Wall Street. Based on Jordan Belfort's memoir of the same name that documented his time as a Wall Street stockbroker until his eventual conviction for financial fraud, the film stars DiCaprio in the lead role and Robbie as Belfort's second wife. The Wolf of Wall Street marked the Australian actor's first major film role.

Speaking on the Talking Pictures podcast, Robbie revealed her audition for the film involved scenes that ended with their characters kissing. She admitted that she was excited to kiss DiCaprio but changed her mind at the last minute and "walloped him in the face." The actor recalled the room being "dead silent for what felt like an eternity," and Scorsese and DiCaprio "burst out laughing," though she was certain that she'd get arrested and lose her career.

Margot Robbie explains why she denied using a robe for a key scene in The Wolf of Wall Street. Collaborating with iconic director Martin Scorsese, Robbie saw one of her first breakout roles in The Wolf of Wall Street. The three-hour-long film told the tale of a real-life man named Jordan Belfort who got his start as a wealthy stockbroker before falling into a life of crime. In addition to Robbie, the film featured a leading cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon Bernthal, and Jon Favreau.

In an episode of the Talking Pictures podcast (via Variety), Robbie reveals that making her scene fully nude in The Wolf of Wall Street was her own idea. The actor revealed that Scorsese told Robbie that she could "be wearing a robe" if she was not comfortable stepping out fully naked. To the contrary, Robbie felt that...

Margot Robbie appeared on the “Talking Pictures” podcast with TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz and revealed that her “Wolf of Wall Street” director Martin Scorsese actually offered her the chance not to appear fully nude in the film. Robbie has a full frontal scene as Naomi Lapaglia, the bombshell and no-nonsense wife to Leonardo DiCaprio’s criminal Jordan Belfort. The actor was in her early 20s at the time and wasn’t even thinking about how “everyone is going to see this.”

“[Scorsese] said, ‘Maybe you can be wearing a robe if you’re not comfortable.’ But that’s not what she would do in that scene,” Robbie said of her character and making the choice herself to go full frontal. “The whole point is that she’s going to come out completely naked—that’s the card she’s playing right now.”

Robbie took matters into her own hands during...

Margot Robbie’s claim to major stardom was during the peak success of her 2023 film Barbie, but even before that, she’s already a famous star who appeared in several blockbuster franchises. Perhaps her most notable earlier work was with Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, where she appeared in a controversial full-frontal n*de scene.

Credits: Margot Robbie in The Wolf of Wall Street / Paramount Pictures

This critically acclaimed movie introduced Robbie as a rising star, but she attributes her success to a classic Australian TV show where she appeared there as a 17-year-old aspiring actress.

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Margot Robbie, the highest-paid actress of 2023 and a three-time Oscar nominee, became a star after her standout performance as Naomi in Martin Scorsese’s 2013 hit The Wolf of Wall Street.

Over a decade later, Margot reflected on her experience working with Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. She opened up about her role as Naomi Lapaglia, her famous nude scene, and a surprising moment during her audition.

While discussing her comfort with nudity on set, Margot revealed what scared her most during the audition. She admitted to boldly changing the script and improvising a scene with DiCaprio, worrying it could even get her into legal trouble.

Scorsese had offered her the option to wear a robe during the scene for added comfort, but Margot decided to go fully nude for the iconic moment where Naomi seduces stockbroker Jordan Belfort.

That’s not what she would do in that scene. The whole point...

The world’s highest-paid actress in 2023 and three-time Oscar nominee, Margot Robbie, rose to stardom with her incredible portrayal of Naomi in Martin Scorsese’s 2013 hit The Wolf of Wall Street.

More than ten years after the movie came out, the actress shared what it was like to work with Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. Looking back on her role as Naomi Lapaglia in the 2013 film, she talked about her memorable nude scene and an unexpected moment during her audition.

While talking about her experience with full nudity on set, Margot Robbie shared what scared her the most during her audition. She explained how she boldly changed the script and improvised a scene with Leonardo DiCaprio, admitting she was worried about possibly getting arrested.

Director Martin Scorsese offered her the option to wear a robe for comfort, but Margot revealed it was her decision to go fully nude in the iconic scene where her character,...

After over a decade since the release of The Wolf of Wall Street, Margot Robbie recently opened up about her experience working with Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. Reflecting on her iconic role as Naomi Lapaglia in the 2013 movie, Robbie spoke about her memorable full-frontal n*dity and a surprising audition moment.

Margot Robbie in The Wolf of Wall Street | image: Paramount Pictures

While reflecting on her perspective of going completely n*ked on set, Margot Robbie mentioned what scared her the most during her audition. Addressing her unapologetic, bold approach of flipping the script and improvising a scene with Leonardo DiCaprio, Robbie mentioned being scared of getting arrested.

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Margot Robbie is reflecting on her full-frontal moment in The Wolf of Wall Street.

The Barbie superstar spoke out on the Talking Pictures podcast about her role in the Martin Scorsese film, and revealed how it was actually her idea.

Although the director said she could wear a robe if it made her more comfortable, Margot said was her idea to strip down and bare it all for one memorable scene of her character Naomi seducing Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio).

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“That’s not what she would do in that scene,” she explained. “The whole point is that she’s going to come out completely naked—that’s the card she’s playing.”

She also made the creative decision to slap Leo in her final audition, when the scene called for a kiss.

“I thought, I could kiss Leonardo DiCaprio right now, and that would be awesome.

More than 10 years after her breakout performance in The Wolf of Wall Street, Margot Robbie is taking credit for her full-frontal debut.

Although director Martin Scorsese said she could wear a robe if it made her more comfortable, the 3x Oscar nominee revealed it was her idea to strip down completely nude for one memorable scene of her character Naomi seducing wealthy stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio).

“That’s not what she would do in that scene,” she explained on the Talking Pictures podcast. “The whole point is that she’s going to come out completely naked—that’s the card she’s playing.”

Robbie wasn’t afraid to go for it in the presence of Hollywood titans like Scorsese and DiCaprio, noting she made the creative decision to slap the latter in her final audition, when the scene called for a kiss.

“I thought, I could kiss Leonardo DiCaprio right now,...

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Adam Somner, an award-winning assistant director, producer and longtime collaborator of Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Paul Thomas Anderson, has died. He was 57.

Somner died Wednesday of anaplastic thyroid cancer, a family spokesperson announced.

Born in the U.K., Somner built a successful career in Hollywood, working alongside Spielberg, Scorsese, Anderson, Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Ridley Scott. His most recent project was Anderson’s untitled Warner Bros. film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Some of the movies Somner worked on with Spielberg throughout his career were West Side Story, Lincoln, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Ready Player One, Bridge of Spies and Munich. As for Scorsese, he worked on Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wolf of Wall Street. He collaborated with Anderson on Licorice Pizza, Phantom Thread, Inherent Vice, The Master and There Will Be Blood. Somner worked with Scott on All the Money in the World,...

Adam Somner, a respected assistant director and producer for filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Paul Thomas Anderson, Alejandro Inarritu and Ridley Scott, died Wednesday of thyroid cancer in Studio City. He was 57.

Most recently, Somner served as producer and assistant director on Anderson’s upcoming Warner Bros. film starring Leonardo Di Caprio. He was part of the producing team for Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza,” which was nominated for a best picture Oscar.

Born in the U.K., Somner got his start assisting on films such as “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” before moving into assistant directing. He was third assistant director on Spielberg’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” and continued working with the director on numerous films including “West Side Story,” “Ready Player One,” “Lincoln,” “Munich” and “War of the Worlds.”

Spielberg remembered Somner in a statement, saying, “The job title ‘assistant director’ is insufficient to describe what...

Adam Somner, an assistant director and producer who worked with such luminaries as Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, died Wednesday at 57.

The award-winning Brit lost his battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer, according to a press release shared with TheWrap by his PR agency. His other notable film collaborations included Paul Thomas Anderson on “Licorice Pizza” and “Phantom Thread,” and Ridley Scott on “Gladiator,” “Hannibal” and “Black Hawk Down.”

Spielberg, who worked with Somner on 12 films, including “War of the Worlds,” “Lincoln” and “West Side Story,” remembered him fondly as “an icon in his field” and said, “Going back to work without Adam will never be the same.”

He added, “The job title ‘assistant director’ is insufficient to describe what Adam Somner was to me and the contribution he made to my films — just as my left arm is more than just an assistant to my right. He worked as Ad,...

Oscar-nominated producer Adam Somner, who was among the most in-demand first assistant directors in the business during the past few decades, died November 27 from anaplastic thyroid cancer. He was 57.

Somner was the go-to Ad for the likes of Steven Spielberg (12 films), Paul Thomas Anderson (six) and Ridley Scott (six). He also worked multiple times with Scott’s brother Tony, Alejandro G. Iñárritu and James Mangold. His most recent films include Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, Steve McQueen’s Blitz and Anderson’s upcoming untitled Warner Bros. film starring Leonardo Di Caprio.

Somner, who had more than 75 Ad credits on features, shorts and music videos, and fellow Licorice Pizza producer Sara Murphy were Oscar-nominated for their work on Anderson’s 2022 pic.

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