Leonardo DiCaprio & Lily Gladstone Break Down a Scene From Killers of the Flower Moon | Vanity Fair

Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone discuss one of the most emblematic scenes from their film 'Killer of the Flower Moon.' Get their full breakdown of the table scene, from the intricate details included as cultural symbols to working alongside Martin Scorcese to create the poignant moment shared between characters at a critical time in their lives.
Director: Anna O'Donohue
Director of Photography: Steve Montgomery
Editor: Rock Paper Scissors
Guests: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone
Producer: Frank Cosgriff, Benjamin Whitley
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Associate Producer: Meb Beyene, Rafael Vasquez
Production Manager: Kayla Rodriguez
Production Coordinator: Tanía Jones
Talent Booker: Meredith Judkins
Camera Operator: Tom Montgomery
Gaffer: Tim O'Connell
Sound Mixer: Niall Farrelly
Production Assistant: Max Montgomery, Anne Schmitz
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[@EriqOrtiz]

I desperately want to see more of Lily Gladstone in future movies; she's a treasure.

[@p_to]

She has a small but poignant role in Reservation dogs if you haven't checked that out yet! It's a phenomenal almost 100% first nation cast with folks of the community behind the camera too and it is PHENOMENAL! Definitely worth the watch

[@f4llenstarr]

After this film, no doubt that you will.

[@hoover728]

She’s the lead in Unknown Country and plays opposite Kristen Stewart in Certain Women.

[@Winford.Studios]

She has a whole crash course you can watch on KZbin

[@GuitarGangsterArmi]

She’s tasty

[@jd_molly]

Lily brings out something in Leo that only Kate Winslet has done before. He's usually quiet, but whenever he's with her, he cant help but engage in interviews. Maybe its refreshing to him that she is relatively new in Hollywood and doesnt have that "its all about me" type of energy so he doesnt have to forcefully establish chemistry off the film's lenses. She is also an angel, so theres also that.

[@HausOfTheBat]

I noticed that too! Kate Winslet and now Lily Gladstone are the only two to have brought out this side of Leo!!!😊

[@gsk377]

Exactly!!!! I haven't seen this warmth with any of his co-stars or girlfriends. I can't really put my finger on it.

[@lasphinx]

I think she has a very wise, warm maternal energy and doesn’t take herself too seriously nor him and that makes him comfortable around her. It’s great to see

[@bellacharlie806]

@@HausOfTheBat and @jd_delossantos that is not true, Indeed Kate is still Leo’s best friend professionally, and indeed Lily breaks barrier with letting Leo do more speaks but that just professionally too. The real circle of Leo’s Friends the one that he comfortably be himself is Margot Robbie and Jenna Ortega , not those models he dated. Not Kate not Lily. But Margot and Jenna. Trust me.

[@nubianfx]

very much this.

[@vivianamagana]

There’s something so nostalgic about Lily. She’s beautiful but also very familiar. Idk how to explain it. But she deserves all the awards.

[@hello7032]

I think part of it is….theyre just very normal and intentional ya know? No hollywood big star huge personality, big performer. Just very steady and brilliant

[@luizacarvalho7]

She somehow reminds me of Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix.

[@carolinaestefaniadiazpimen7656]

She looks like Jennifer Lawrence.

[@any1020]

She looks like Mona Lisa

[@msthangpong825]

​@@carolinaestefaniadiazpimen7656 Yess.... I thought the same. Her smile, lips and facial expressions is similar to Jennifer Lawrence

[@pam0626]

I’m really impressed by Lily here. She’s real and isn’t intimidated by Leo.

[@Vincent44483]

leo is easy going, not much people would get intimidated by him

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

I think that's why he seems so comfortable around her.

[@pam0626]

@@Vincent44483 I think a lot of people are intimidated by his accomplishments. Hollywood is full of yes men.

[@natevic1867]

You’d be surprised how many men actually prefer that. When you’re so used to having women fawning over you every two seconds you start to appreciate being in the company of women who aren’t trying to impress you.

[@s.a.c.productions9595]

Well like they filmed a motion picture, so clearly she would have not been as intimidated by Leo than probably the first time.

[@razzashraf6780]

The detail by Lily Gladstone when signaling her pins after being asked why she isn't married by Ernest shows the level of detail and level of encapulation she embraced when getting into the character of Mollie. She deserves an Oscar and true recognition as an unbelivable actress.

[@Doxboi]

Welcome to Natives, she takes pride in her culture and took the time to learn Osage customs as she should. Then she took pride in their beliefs not just her own tribe. Welcome to the Pride of Natives, that's who we are.

[@razzashraf6780]

@@Doxboi a beautiful world, that I’ve enjoyed educating myself more & more on after watching the film. Hopefully the start of more real representation for the native people. ❤️

[@KimuratrappedK]

Has special pronouns for herself though so is 100% going to be narcissistic, not interesting and of low intelligence.

[@pngneguny]

@@razzashraf6780what is the meaning behind her touching the pins?

[@razzashraf6780]

@@pngneguny 5:35

[@devi_47]

I love how leo is so chill around her and laughing which you don't see him doing in interviews often

[@christinacampbell5952]

I love how chill and intelligent she is.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

​@christinacampbell5952, I'm pretty sure he loves her. Admires and look up to her.

[@Legendary_anime_world]

Leo usually plays extreme characters but he is just so calm and chill

[@michaelsaville9985]

Yeah it’s a very different look for Leo playing a somewhat dim-witted, gullible puppet for his uncle instead of an over-exuberant, eccentric character.

[@Nazaba09]

I met him recently and he’s very sweet and chill so I think his acting is his way to get that out.

[@imsocool.69]

@@Nazaba09YOU MET HIM?!

[@MrAbdu-qm3mf]

It’s the drugs

[@beansmead5446]

@@Nazaba09no way bro just casually mentioned he met the leonardo dicaprio

[@soyhenrysilva1012]

Wouldn't surprise me if she won the Oscar for Best Actress; she's the soul of the movie even standing alongside acting giants like DiCaprio and De Niro.

[@walkerpaulp6526]

She is gonna win

[@josuealopez3167]

I hope cuz Emma stone is also very strong with winning but for me I rly liked lily but sadly it's not me who gets to decide lol

[@rafaelc.c.]

I think Stone is the best this year, but to be honest, there are around 10 leading female performances that are Oscar worthy. And I believe DiCaprio should win the Oscar. Cooper, Murphy, Giammati and Phoenix (both in Napoleon and Beau) were also exceptional.

[@Xz_9821]

If Gladstone doesnt win, the Oscars are a joke. Even more so than they already are.

[@mangoleite]

@@Xz_9821ur never gonna believe this but 😭😭

[@aadityabahadkar9847]

Lily’s expressions, especially the way she speaks with her eyes make her extremely attractive. She reflects a very positive and outgoing yet quiet persona, which feels calming ❤

[@alcook8339]

I find the dichotomy of Leo interesting. He has these wonderful friendships with amazing women, but just churns through young models, not saying they’re not interesting, they’re just treated differently by him.

[@kaitlync4786]

Don’t know anything about him at all, but sounds like someone that is afraid of love and a real connection in romance to me.

[@DA-js7xz]

They're his "beards". He's not straight.

[@leonardohenrique5172]

@@kaitlync4786 or maybe just not interested in that

[@mariaytinexposer]

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[@mariaytinexposer]

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[@AA-qb7ni]

It's hard to be the star of a film with DiCaprio and De Niro but to me Lily did that. I really hope we see more of her.

[@klara7068]

Lily did so great in this movie. She deserves all the praise and the recognition

[@mariaytinexposer]

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[@rjmacready9828]

Leo is a class act, and Lily was fantastic I hope she wins the Oscar

[@qwerttzizzi]

Emma will be a huge competition!

[@Sharkman42]

I hope Lily wins too

[@CannibalWHORE22]

@@qwerttzizziAgreed Emma is too much of a powerhouse

[@Mai-jt6us]

Emma Stone and Sandra Huller's performances are more oscar worthy

[@CannibalWHORE22]

@@Mai-jt6us Which Hüller performance though? She’s being praised for two films.

[@lex_crss]

Lily is incredible in this film. I hope she gets the Oscar and we continue to see more of her.

[@betterine]

Lily has an effortless charm to her. Love it.

[@Cresposts]

Lily deserves her Oscar. She was mesmerizing in the film!

[@jackwitcombe765]

I couldn’t care less about awards or Oscar’s but she was incredible in the film and deserves to win. I hope she becomes a big name after this.

[@rafaelc.c.]

If you can't care less, how do you know she deserves it over the rest of performances?

[@rafaelc.c.]

If you can't care less, how do you know she deserves it over the rest of performances?

[@zizojaezekeom3565]

​@@rafaelc.c.You missed the point

[@candypants5099]

These two have some amazing chemistry... Wow!! Leo seems to be very joyous around her...

[@an-qo6by]

I LOVE IT. I also love her personality the way she is so unbothered. I feel like Leo is used to every women being overly kind and crushy. But she doesn't seem to care about any of it I adore her lol

[@Nazaba09]

@@an-qo6byshe’s very composed cause she has admitted to being star struck by him.

[@an-qo6by]

yeaaah by now im sure shes over it since they know each other well @@Nazaba09

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I noticed that too. Lily seems to bring out his more relaxed playful side compared to most costars in his interviews. It's kinda sweet.

[@hoover728]

Their arms st 7:55- definitely a degree of comfort between them.

[@glittery_alice6179]

Never seen Leo liking a co-star so much

[@Nazaba09]

Kate winslet exists.

[@Michael-cv5wk]

Really? I feel like he seems uncomfortable in all their interviews tbh.

[@Elena-ht7ku]

​@@Michael-cv5wkHow?

[@maahclara8188]

Kate Winslet

[@yolandapaulino5952]

⁠@@Michael-cv5wkthere friends in real life, if I’m not mistaken. He walked her down the aisle for one of her weddings

[@jyonaya003]

I genuinely wish we get to see more of Lily and Leo together in movies❤

[@heatheranthony1324]

Leo and Lily are even more likable together. I could watch them all day!

[@gwendolynlathe5415]

Perfect couple. Trust each other. Comfortable with their skin…. Humble respect each other!

[@sarahgordino6695]

Lily Gladstone is absolutely incredible. Fantastic actress.

[@thegoldenlight2164]

They both have such calming energy

[@MM-hi]

Lily Gladstone stole every scene she was in, give her an Oscar!

[@saraanderson2784]

She was only in 2 episodes if Reservation Dogs, but Lilly Gladstone was great in it. Didn’t realise til I rewatched it at Christmas that it was her in Killers of Flower Moon. Amazing actress.

[@craiganderson5813]

I've had a massive crush on Lily since they started promoting this film. She's beyond beautiful. 😍

[@dabirkhan3171]

A fascinating insight. These two have great chemistry and I am blown away by the research behind just this one brief scene out of such a long film. Would have loved to see more breakdowns.

[@eunicefazzi6697]

Great to see how much research they did into this relationship and the movie influences for their relationship and characters. Very informative. Thank you for sharing!

[@BayAreaMotorcycleCommuting]

Absolutely love this - their chemistry as actors (and people) is outstanding. Cannot wait to see Lily win an Oscar!

[@walkerpaulp6526]

She is winning 🤗

[@olga_b344]

She sounds like she wrote the screenplay - so knowledgeable ❤

[@TheresaKim]

They worked really well together, and their dialogue looked so natural and painful. That is great acting on Gladstone's and DiCaprio's parts. I can see the reasons they enjoyed working together and became friends.

[@miscc878]

This was a great interview! I wish it were longer, Lily has such great knowledge on the production team and historical facts! And they seemingly had a great time on-set with each other, they both are so serene in this interview~

[@thereignofdando]

Lily was phenomenal in this film. So elegant, regal, and powerful. I look forward to what she does next.

[@samfilmkid]

They probably did this with them because if they got Scorsese, it would take about seven hours.

[@birthdaybatter815]

I’ve got seven hours for Marty.

[@afonsolucas2219]

You can tell Leo really likes Lily, it's so sweet to see :)

[@mr.morale2022]

One of the best series on KZbin; just keeps on giving.

[@Doxboi]

Lily, you along with all the other Native actors in this Movie, you give us other Natives pride too see you all on screen representing our people! Aho

[@kayokaylol]

Omg I need this for the whole movie there’s so much I would’ve never known based on the info they give in just this scene alone

[@francotrisoglio7311]

She is Wonderful, i wish for her the best roles🎉🎉🎉

[@iandreav]

ikr?!

[@mariaytinexposer]

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[@duanein3d]

Wow Leo never does stuff like this. Exciting

[@nancykerrigan]

He did a similar one with Tarantini for Onve Upon A Time in Hollywood but Tarantino did most of the talking. 😂

[@mmafreakful]

he was so annoyed by tarantino it was hilarious@@nancykerrigan

[@ranjanac1698]

I think he wants Lily to have her flowers and doing press with her will get more eyes on her (rightfully so!)

[@zelaiperalta]

​@@ranjanac1698 yes same thoughts. Leo uses his influence to support/promote Lily, he even did a Vogue cover with her which he never do in the past.

[@Nicola_evans]

@@zelaiperaltahe’s so nice for that ! Like instead of campaigning for himself he was one of the first ones to even message her congratulations on her Oscar nomination and even posted her on instagram! Such a beautiful human being

[@Purplenpinkk]

She’s so poised and beautiful.

[@an-qo6by]

She's so stunning.

[@jj-if6it]

Love their chemistry together, they seem to have a lot of fun

[@JacksonKillroy]

Excellent choice of scene for the breakdown, one of the highlights of the movie

[@beverlydingus2550]

lily gladstone is so beautiful

[@aresef]

Wow, the pin thing, I didn't know that, had no idea. That's fascinating.

[@AngiMP]

I thought so too! Wow

[@mariaytinexposer]

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[@davidfernandez9]

Love their chemistry even out of the camera

[@flobelacqua8460]

Lily Gladstone is very charismatic and intelligent. Curious to see the film now.

[@marazakaryan8753]

Leo is a soul, he is a dream for us❤

[@zizojaezekeom3565]

Who is "us"? 😂 Speak for yourself

[@user-bh3dq4ps6k]

she is confident, i like her

[@maxdondada]

I think I am in love ❤ with Lily Gladstone.

[@stuewz]

I feel a real chemistry between these two.

[@blueberry77ish]

The devil horns and angel halo which Lily subconcsiously drew on Leo´s face ties nicely to how she called him (Ernest) handsome devil in the film. It was Lily´s idea for Ernest and it was used in the cab scene. We get a lot of interesting insight into the background of the table scene with lots of intriguing details. It´s a pity they didn´t break down more of Molly and Ernest scenes in the film.

[@NRQ-zv5bp]

She didn't call him handsome devil. He said I don't know what that means but it's probably Indian her handsome devil." That line was not Lily's idea it was add lived by leo. That's why she started laughing. She wasn't expecting him to say that. They mentioned it in a few of the interviews I've seen

[@fozzt]

​@@NRQ-zv5bp in an interview leo said it was lily's idea to say that.

[@s.b.ghazalli2658]

Is this a new segment Vanity Fair is doing? Hope it continues. Love how actors disect and compare notes of their process in a scene.

[@an-qo6by]

Their chemistry

[@Biring1]

Lily was fantastic, but this was probably Leo's best performance ever!

[@sagrophobia]

He really was incredible !

[@NRQ-zv5bp]

Nope...the Departed was imho

[@jj-if6it]

no but he was great as always

[@filomenagrosso1906]

​@@NRQ-zv5bpI will forever love that movie

[@nidkahg9648]

It's a close call between his acting in this film and the Revenant!

[@JimElford]

Incredible movie. Lily also pops up once or twice in a tonally different, but groundbreaking Native American dramedy show Reservation Dogs on Disney +

[@seancorrigan7448]

Some incredible talent involved with this film.

[@RetroCrisis]

I hope Lilly gets the opportunity to have a long acting career without being typecast. She's incredibly talented.

[@widrofra]

Is it just me or is Leo's voice changing? Of course he is getting older, but his voice seems hoarser and deeper than just 5 years ago when he did Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Note: I am referring to his actual voice, not his character's.

[@diorszzle]

it’s usually just in interviews, when he’s talking in real life it sounds the same as before

[@yolandapaulino5952]

Like you said older and he’s a smoker for decades now

[@jj-if6it]

@@yolandapaulino5952 He's trying to give up vaping

[@jayr3053]

Loved this movie! I hope Lily Wins 🙏🏽

[@JaceBarretto]

Leonardo always brilliant, and yes more Lily she was great!

[@tammiemiller8272]

Lily the best in all her roles she plays in and Leonardo DiCaprio also thanks for sharing this information 💯💠💮💠💯

[@josephmorales652]

"my color". amazing. haha

[@Latif485]

I love how she says to him in the film Shohmekasee. First times it was lovely, at the end when she knows what he did, she reapeats it and then i got to tears....

[@janechoy2073]

LG might be in < 30% of the movie but the *entire* movie is about her character and family. Her character's aura is all over it. Love it!

[@luccascarambone9765]

bring back Leo!! wouldn’t mind videos with him every day tbh

[@emiliog.4432]

Great chemistry with these two. Great film. Very serious subject matter that everyone should know. Great book. Please read then watch the film.

[@AmericanShadewithBrittanyKing]

Both of their voices are strong. ❤

[@larissadantas7172]

she's so kind, intelligent and humorous, a light-hearted person ❤❤ I appreciate this friendship!!

[@traydaniel0403]

Lily had better get an Oscar for this

[@walkerpaulp6526]

She will 🤗

[@shantaram8839]

Leo is the GOAT! One of the best actors in history

[@XOEricaM]

I would love to see them in another movie together! I love their dynamic and chemistry.

[@boatsfra1]

Fascinating background to these characters and relationships...two TRUE actors who are at the top of their game...

[@jeerou]

Her laugh 😍

[@siebenspeer3372]

Haha - I love that ending - "we went back to character" unexpectedly, I laughed so hard

[@me-zb7qm]

I love how they discussed The Heiress - I immediately thought of that specific film too when I came out of my first KOTFM viewing

[@MMacAttack]

Lily is so gorgeous. So glad shes getting recognized this awards season

[@jevdetm3780]

Lilly Gladstone was amazing in Rez Dogs . Looking forward to watching this movie.

[@gul6238]

She is amazing so graceful, so charming and powerful.

[@yesme9115]

They’re cute together. Leo is awesome.

[@ladesigner8764]

she’s more awesome

[@GxttaFrmDaO]

Lily reppin our indigenous people strong 🪶she’s not making it about her because it’s for all of us and our ancestors before us

[@AdrianaFraga977]

Respect ❤

[@paddawan_]

They have a fun and relaxed vibe together.

[@radiantlight2361]

Lily had anguish written all over her face... Its one of the finest acting by a female ever. Shes going to win

[@Soundofsilver2007]

Leo go for ittt

[@user-fq8yq4ji1g]

A very great analysis and insight into these scenes. It is so much deeper than you can pick up on 1 watch. I would have loved to get this for The Departed which is my favourite movie of all time

[@dakotac180]

Lily is beautiful, I love her as cousin aunty on Rez Dogs. I'm glad she understood the sanctity more of each piece in the film.

[@mapother33]

Leo very rarely does things like this btw i love it so much. And I really wanna get to know Lily a bit more she seems so cool

[@hello7032]

She’s so so so so so talented

[@bilaalbadurdeen2733]

Leo❤🎉

[@pagliaccinodlemantra]

Lily was perfect in that movie. This woman is a living Mona Lisa. She deserved that Oscar.

[@melsarti]

Its so nice to see a more natural playful side of Leo, and Lily its just a new beautiful find, hope she keeps getting roles.

[@user-gp9no4oe4i]

I want to see Lily Gladstone in movies too.

[@thomasmacias]

Very interesting facts! Leo and Gladstone are class acts! Cheers!

[@emosamus]

Great movie, very powerful....

[@Xelamalone]

the book is unreal im glad that this is being shown to the world

[@Nicolas-uu3jr]

Thank you for making this Film :)

[@Liam_Mellon]

These two crushed it

[@garyfenlon5769]

A truly great film, knew i'd like it, but i think it really stands alongside Scorsese's Greatest.

[@erikapuno3163]

Lily has this Mona Lisa Smile…and Leo is charmed by this ❤