Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals Star Wars Influence in One Battle After Another Character Design

Leonardo DiCaprio's character Bob Ferguson in Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another sports a distinctive look inspired by several influences, notably the Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett. DiCaprio chose wraparound sunglasses reminiscent of Boba Fett's helmet to complement Bob's red robe, likening the robe to a superhero cape. He also cited Jeff Bridges' character "The Dude" from The Big Lebowski as inspiration for the robe, envisioning Bob as a modern revolutionary akin to that character. DiCaprio has drawn thematic parallels between the film and Star Wars, highlighting its layered narrative involving characters comparable to bounty hunters, Princess Leia, Yoda, and Darth Vader, but set firmly in a contemporary, socially reflective world. The film, based on Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, has been critically acclaimed, achieving a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and praise for its timely exploration of societal extremism and ideological conflict. One Battle After Another has been noted as a modern action drama with depth, resonating with audiences and critics alike.