Baz Luhrmann on Casting DiCaprio in Romeo + Juliet
Update: 2025-09-14
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Baz Luhrmann reveals the surprising story behind casting Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo in his 1996 hit, Romeo + Juliet. Luhrmann spotted DiCaprio in a magazine, recognizing him as the perfect Romeo, and never auditioned anyone else for the role. DiCaprio, fresh off a What's Eating Gilbert Grape nomination, initially hesitated but workshopped the role with Luhrmann, leading to a box office smash that launched Luhrmann's Hollywood career. Luhrmann praises DiCaprio's rare star power and Shakespeare's timeless characters.
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