Why didnt Leonardo DiCaprio do Star Wars?

Why didnt Leonardo DiCaprio do Star Wars?

Leonardo DiCaprio has spoken about his decision to turn down Star Wars, explaining in a 2015 interview that while he did meet with George Lucas about the role, he “just didn’t feel ready to take that dive.

Who turned down a role in Star Wars?

Although he was presented with the opportunity of starring as a character who would become one of popular culture’s most recognisable icons, Pacino turned it down. He claimed that he could not understand the screenplay when he got around to reading it.

Why did Leo stop Anakin?

Like the role of Robin in Batman & Robin, DiCaprio says, “I don’t think I was ready for anything like that.” He continued, “[I] just didn’t feel ready to take that dive.

Who turned down role of Han Solo?

Egerton, 32, listened to his gut, which told him that stepping into Harrison Ford’s shoes wasn’t the right move for him. So he stepped away from the next round of auditions. “It just felt to me like I didn’t feel…

Who turned down Luke Skywalker?

2/4 William Katt. Remember how Kurt Russell tried out for both Luke and Han? Fun fact: he auditioned for the characters alongside William Katt, another actor vying for the part of the world’s returning Jedi. Unlike his colleague, Katt was only auditioning for Luke.

Who was meant to be Han Solo?

The list of actors considered to play Han Solo is a who’s who of Hollywood talent that includes Kurt Russell, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, Jack Nicholson and Burt Reynolds. However, perhaps the most surprising name under consideration was Christopher Walken.