Jamie Foxx Details Leonardo DiCaprio's Struggles With 'Django Unchained' Script

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Jamie Foxx shared insights about working with Leonardo DiCaprio on the set of Django Unchained, particularly regarding DiCaprio's discomfort with the frequent use of the N-word in the script. Foxx revealed that during a read-through, DiCaprio halted the session, expressing, 'I just can’t do this. This is not me.' Samuel L. Jackson, who also starred in the film, encouraged DiCaprio to push through his hesitation, asserting, 'Say that shit, motherf***er! It’s just another Tuesday.' Foxx further advised DiCaprio to fully embrace the character of Calvin Candie by understanding the historical context of slavery, which led to a noticeable shift in DiCaprio's demeanor on set. The discussion also touched on the broader criticism faced by Quentin Tarantino for his use of racial slurs, with Jackson defending Tarantino's artistic intent compared to other filmmakers. Overall, the insights reveal the complex dynamics of portraying sensitive material in film.