Leonardo DiCaprio Says He Was 'Reluctant' to Tackle 'Gatsby' - 'GMA' Interview 2013

"The Great Gatsby" actor discusses taking on one of the most iconic characters in U.S. literature.
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[@A1CLumadue]

His hair was so perfect in that movie.

[@hindchafik3431]

indeed

[@wolverineiscool7161]

really? you say that like that's the most important thing in the movie...his hair? really

[@educatedscum5306]

wolverineiscool It's noticable

[@janetlacondrata5752]

Cole Cole his hair is so perfect at all of the movies

[@amy-zo7mo]

@@wolverineiscool7161 it ain't that deep but go off

[@sparky69withcheese]

Loved that movie Old Sport

[@ajg8600]

Love that book old sport

[@MonRojasOfficial]

why thank you old sport

[@sparky69withcheese]

@Final Fantasy y'old sport

[@dandelionburdock04]

To me, he has won every single Oscar he's been nominated for. He is so smart, so intellectual when he talks. His acting is one of my favorites, hugely admirable. I know an Academy Award isn't the only thing you judge an actor by, but his work so far has earned him more than one oscars to me, even if he hasn't been given them.

[@thevillainwasright2601]

+dandelion burdock exactly. espeialy for- gilberts grape, aviator, revolutionary road, departed, basketball diaries, now revenant

[@Thesleepy11637]

I honestly think Leo is such a great man, not only as an actor, but as a person. He did an exceptional job playing Jay Gatsby. He deserves an Oscar more than most Oscar winners.

[@allen0026]

dandelion burdock Leo is an amazing ass actor but as far as the great gatsby no it wasn't that good I even love Toby but he did pretty bad to all around the movie just wasn't good it felt rushed and disconnected

[@e.w.3989]

He should really only have one for The Aviator and maybe Catch Me If You Can. He doens't deserve 12 Oscars, but yeah, I get your point.

[@hoastbeef1202]

except he believes in wired fake shit like climate change.

[@ChrisBstation]

I finally watched The Great Gatsby and I LOVED it! I thought it was brilliant. I truly feel that people who didn't enjoy it, did not get it.

[@synnr666]

Leo's definitely one of my top dudes, but this version of GG is terrible... Robert Redford as JG is still best.

[@ChrisBstation]

Roger Smith - I politely disagree. But that's fine. Everyone's entitled to their opinion. This version of the movie just spoke to me.

[@synnr666]

it spoke poop to the forth power times infinity.

[@MAHEZENVAKEZUNIT46]

Foreals!!

[@ashleyayuso]

my feelings exactly

[@ssmb06]

I feel like Leo's the type of guy if you ask him what time it is he'll tell you how to build a clock. He's extremely thorough and articulate lol

[@nicoleclavel5836]

Scorpio energy haha 😂

[@hopsT80]

he was probably reluctant because hes tired of dying in movies, he probably got more movie deaths than Oscar nominations

[@helloitonoff]

he's trying to catch up to Sean Bean

[@justycethibault5375]

He is a beautiful person.

[@janetlacondrata5752]

Justyce Thibault who won

[@anamikashokeen4509]

Was

[@ldcrp2483]

@@anamikashokeen4509 still is.

[@pedronico5592]

3:07 you can see in leo's eyes that he wanna punch this guy for always interrupting.

[@TheMega2013]

Pedro Nico Doubt it ,

[@user-br4to3gg9i]

He could also be thinking

[@jepgambardella973]

Trump took a giant shit on little hobbit Georgie S for his Clinton foundation donation(s). Trump always going scorched earth on these hoes lol

[@shelibeau1990]

lol

[@connoroboyle7310]

It seems to me that a lot of tv interviewers do that, they just list off their questions and don't engage in any real conversation with their guests. Edit: Missing words.

[@caesarstenth980]

Dicaprio is right. With this sort of novel you could never make everyone happy with film.

[@lynnturman8157]

I know I'm not happy & I didn't even see the film.

[@hippiesolitude5136]

This interviewer keeps interrupting him LET THE MAN TALK 😒

[@Snowy1028]

+ItsAHorsesThing I looked into the comments to make sure someone mentioned that! It was a little rude.

[@SantiSteib]

So true hahahahaa

[@youtubekilledtv7632]

Probably has limited time though, tryna jam back the few minutes he has with as many questions as possible

[@youtubekilledtv7632]

+KZbin killedtv jam pack**

[@wesm2691]

+KZbin killedtv yea probably true.

[@Ignite27]

Leo was like, "This nigga is talking about 3D?"

[@dannyclub09]

Leo is incredibly articulate.

[@reliable1923]

this man plays His characters so convincible, amazing! He speaks in away that draws you in. when you watch him you forget that its a movie.He can easily change himself into his character. A pure example of flawless, brilliant acting is definitely leonardo

[@arabelabonilla]

Yeah! His acting seems so real and so natural!

[@reliable1923]

yeah yeah absolutely ^^

[@Lvl22Cowboy]

3D? really? Why the fuck does Leo care about 3D? let him speak about the story.

[@kevinsome716]

LET HIM SPEAK. I get stressed out when Leonardo gets cut off like that constantly. It's like watching a race. Let him finish his sentences. I don't like this interviewer. Leo does get to talk for a while, but each time, he's being interrupted. The interviewer seems hungry for attention

[@TheMega2013]

Kevin Some Doubt it ,

[@Fonzi79]

+Kevin Some think interviewers do that cause they have a time limit for segments...

[@maxtorres8000]

+Fonzi79 hey are u single doll?

[@Fonzi79]

max torres awww your cute...

[@maxtorres8000]

Fonzi79 wwll that was like 3yrs ago lol, you got kik or watsapp?

[@deets795]

interviewer is clearly NOT listening to him.. who can blame him.. probably mesmerised by Leo's pure amzingnessssss

[@MsBlushing24]

His acting was superb. He captured Jay Gatsby's whole essence. The teary eyed, hopeful yet doubtful Jay Gatsby in that clip was just genius. He really rocked that scene. My favorite scene is the scene in the plaza hotel, which would be Chapter 7. It was brilliant. When Leo/Jay blew up on Joel/Tom it was one fo the most natural and honest moments i've ever scene in a movie. It was as if Leonardo Dicaprio was angry not the character he was playing. He's one of the greatest actors of our time.

[@Fonzi79]

I wanna sit home one day and watch a marathon Leo movies all day long! LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Leonardo!

[@thesarahssmile98]

My parents took me with them to see Titanic when I was 3 weeks old. When I was 5 I saw it again and it was my favorite movie. After that he was my favorite actor, and being a kindergartner I had no way of differentiating good actors from bad actors. It's a huge coincidence that he was technically the first actor I ever saw (even though I have no memory of it) and he became my favorite actor. His roles are iconic, and even if the film is bad, he has a way of brightening it. He's absolutely astounding.

[@vajidalishah3595]

He's powerful at his roles.

[@chingyangchan8220]

Yes, I can't agree you anymore.🤣 Everything about him is noble and pleasant.

[@Dragooneater]

Ew.. the interviewer keeps cutting him off

[@jessielane7838]

love his voice

[@kylarawlins-]

I love how Leo is so supportive of animals and while life. That's all his Instagram is about and I adore it 😊

[@tristian1231]

Me too! :)

[@autumnponsford7835]

OMG seriously stop interrupting him! LET HIM SPEAK...I could listen to Leo talk for hours

[@WillJRogers123]

I liked the film but while Carey Mulligan's take on Daisy was effective, the film wouldn't have been worth it without Leo's outstanding performance

[@monakuchul]

I cannot understand a word he's saying. im mesmerized

[@rafaelpfranco]

Suthanthiran94 ... you're big minded? Hey, everybody... we've a BIG MINDED over here! Let's applause him/her...

[@laurenbross1996]

A life changing movie. Leo speaks right to my soul

[@Noutchka]

Beautiful performance in this film. This movie is so faithful to the novel, I absolutely loved it.

[@Bearrit0]

oh he is sooo handsome

[@anamikashokeen4509]

Was

[@tomjones5208]

@@anamikashokeen4509 hahahaha

[@user-zv3vv6tj1h]

I agree

[@souhermassoud4966]

I agree with you 👍

[@eiregonzo97]

I'm just gonna go ahead and say he's the best actor of my lifetime. No one compares for me

[@taha7538]

I agree!

[@artistaccount]

Incredible maybe someone else will be as good

[@cia10231]

Oh my god . I love all his work and especially in The Great Gatsby . This movie had me in tears

[@skrattardu20]

I can literally listen to him talking 24/7, his voice is so soothing

[@RazvanSuioganTiberiu]

I wouldn't say Leo looks older. I would say that he looks like a real man now! And he has a kind face! He is a real gentlem

[@fabroxmarianix6745]

He is amazing Actor, Beautiful person. My Fav. #LeonardoDiCaprio2021

[@tr6752]

One of the things about this author is that he can transport into a world to where you not only whisked into it, but you feel, move, taste, smell the elements around you in that environment. Very few authors have that ability and that's what makes him a genius for literary works..

[@mariambuturishvili7214]

He is perfect ❤️

[@chingyangchan8220]

Everything about him is noble and pleasant. I'm not getting tired of watching the film he made.

[@jordyjordyjordyjordyjordy]

"Especially in 3D"?! This interviewer is both dense and somehow extremely food at missing the point. Please get rid of him.

[@garyparker1220]

Leonardo DiCaprio is my favorite Actor. I wanna them to do a play on this

[@ellastockwell9931]

I'm so mad that he hasn't won an Oscar. The Great Gatsby is amazing and he played Jay perfectly. He's undoubtedly one of the best actors out there. Major respect to him.

[@YoungJustice1997]

ESPECIALLY IN 3D??? WHAT HE ON ABOUT

[@thetwist111]

+Young Justice He probably was required to mention the 3D element from the film so he used Leo's comment about the novel making you feel like you're in the room with the characters as a segway into it. He did it rather awkwardly tho like he forgot to be conversational as well as actually listen to what he's saying. He should've done something like "and people get to feel like they're in the room with the characters with the 3D in the film too. Do you adjust your acting knowing it's going to be in 3D?" Just saying "Especially in 3D!!!!!" while Leo's talking about the *novel* is awkward and shows he wasn't really paying attention and just wanted to get the points he was told to get through done and the interview over with.

[@ecstasyecs]

he's so right about the scene where theyre fighting. I felt kinda trapped in the room myself when I was watching it and its even kinda hard to watch cause its so intense.

[@annatevesbanzon1359]

I felt Leo did excellent job since I read book before I saw movie. The whole cast was lovely 😍

[@sellmeoncraigslist4067]

“He really made the 1920s roar in this film” Yea especially when they played a JayZ song and electronic music at a 1920s party.

[@aimstures16]

Such a talented actor.. Also, he looks better without facial hair..

[@vinnycasella1941]

To be honest he looks beautiful all the time.

[@aimstures16]

Thanks for sharing Vinny

[@esml373]

Vinny Casella +100000 I couldn't agree more

[@RainbowYak]

Leo is one of the best actors ever!!! Especially in this movie, his performance was absolutely flawless and spot-on. Simply amazing. Leo is also the best period-actor alive. He definitely deserves an Oscar for his performance in "The Great Gatsby". But in my opinion, he should have also received one for his equally astonishing performances in "What's eating Gilbert Grape?", "The Beach", "The Departed", "Blood Diamond" "Revolutionary Road" and "J. Edgar". He's very intelligent and philantropic.

[@Melissa-hd3dj]

The way he speaks is soooo cute

[@SF237]

When is he finally going to get an Oscar? Can't believe he hasn't won one yet

[@lordperezident]

Sabrina Fathi he got an Oscar now. Your wish has been granted!

[@theres3peopleinthisacc743]

He got one :)

[@Ella-queen97]

If I were interviewing Leo I would let him speak all he wants and make sure I don't ask stupid questions I mean it's like letting letting God speak in front of you DONT INTERRUPT HIM!

[@FedorMachida]

Leo should have def. won more Oscars. He is an incredible actor and has great charisma.

[@Chrisshanahan87]

"...especially in 3D" wtf!?

[@elliotness6420]

Reluctant to take it Leo could play a role in any film and it will be a film worth watching without a doubt the best actor to ever live

[@whimsical913]

Kudos to great acting from Dicaprio

[@Loisk000]

Im in love with Leonardo ❤️😍

[@bmcminn8838]

Leo is an national treasure

[@sofunnyyo12]

i had to watch this twice because literally the entire time i \was watching it i was so mesmerized with his eyes.

[@ZElif-jz7iz]

He is an intellectual. A high quality man.

[@KONAROCK1]

Great interview, Old Sport.

[@MS-me8hu]

I'm so glad I saw the movie before I read the book, I could put a face to everyone and the experience was longer and defenitly more intense❤❤❤

[@aisforamerica2185]

Loved the novel, loved DiCaprio's rendition.

[@ArabLuvinGurl]

I feel like Leo could talk endlessly about anything and everything...he always sounds so intelligent

[@EatsRainbows2338]

He's so well spoken *_* wow

[@harrismatthew5553]

One of my all time favorite movies !!!

[@ivpok1234]

I love you leo from the first time I saw you in tatanjc film

[@babygeorgie97]

His voice is so fascinating i really cannot get away... you enchanted me... Oh only God knows how much I love you man

[@fancydee11]

gosh I love him!!!! he is so amazing....

[@potatogirl1340]

is no one going to mention the very beginning where the guy introduces leo but says leonardo super weirdly? And you see leo's eyes kinda like "how tf did he just say my name"

[@mnbvcxzl778]

i love him soooo much! he is an awesome actor!

[@suedehead52259]

My second favorite actor playing my favorite literary character. :D

[@Shanath2726]

Love this interview! And Just love Leo #thud

[@Bebeauy1988]

Leo has won the million Oscars for me!!!!

[@RandomMeGahBe]

Such an intelligent man, so unbelievably talented!

[@catcondit8610]

He seems so intelligent and has a great vocabulary unlike most people you see in Hollywood!

[@kayaksta]

since seeing him in "the departed", I found a great respect for his acting. the greatest actor in my opinion

[@Marjo92Blabla]

Woo, he's beautiful, talks brilliantly, very clever, ecologist, generous, smiling, cute, very good actor, humble and i forgive some probably ! .. What can we want more?

[@auroraaishaAllidicaprio]

Omg one the best actors for this generation he so amazin he plays every character w/ such heart and soul I don't like the facial hair but im still memorized by him

[@lizros18]

He did simply amazing in the movie, as he is in every movie of his

[@emmydicaprio251]

he is just amazing :)

[@GailDeshawnda]

I feel like he might have rehearsed answers for questions that he was given before hand, then the interviewer didn't ask them correctly. His answers danced around the question without directly answering them lol

[@charbunny85]

Leo,you are talented AND beautiful. My favourite actor!

[@ridemoretxtless]

I love him sooooo much!!!!!!!!!

[@gooduploadsbyNieNie]

I rewinded his smile like three times at the end. He is beautiful and gets hotter ever second!

[@birdeyes200]

I’m in love with LEO ❤️

[@izzyxd117]

one of best actors of all time.LOVE YOU LEO.YOU'RE FLAWLESS

[@mohdshow]

I just love him ...

[@pretypapa]

Wow he is so well spoken!!

[@tesniiem]

no matter how old he gets, he will forever be fine as f

[@jennaeneria5132]

TITANIC!!!!!!!!!!! Jack, I'll never let go!!

[@AlisaFlum]

His vocabulary is outstanding! Hahah I LOVE LEO!

[@BLTx31]

I love love love love Leo!

[@anthonydavison9796]

Have always admired Leonardo's acting abilities but this is the first interview i've seen. This guy is first rate.

[@Moviegirl0030]

I adore this man! He's a great actor and a good person. Leo

[@akab211]

This interviewer is so happy!

[@girlies422awesome]

Leo is so down to earth too ahhh

[@TylerHoechlinsEyes]

you just said a mouth Full.... Thank you!!!

[@marieannesmith9529]

So smart , so handsome , no man can be as wonderful as him

[@earth2bitchez]

I love his eyes.

[@momjack012]

which is why i prefer this Gatsby movie over the original. Baz did a fantastic job with directing this film. The film really came to life with such beautiful boisterous visionary and images. Everybody that was involved with this film did such a good job. Excited for when the movie comes out on Blu-ray and DVD.

[@zellanutellaa]

My favorite old sport

[@donnawilcox4445]

I truly love Leo as and artist, and I believe this gift that God has so blessed him with is not his greatest gift it is yet to come

[@JennaMazza]

One of the best actors of our time. He should have 20 oscars