Leonardo DiCaprio Names Turning Down Boogie Nights Biggest Career Regret

Leonardo DiCaprio has expressed that his biggest career regret is turning down the lead role in Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 film 'Boogie Nights,' which he now considers a masterpiece and a profound movie of his generation. Despite this, DiCaprio acknowledged that Mark Wahlberg was perfect for the role of Dirk Diggler and that choosing to star in James Cameron's 'Titanic' instead significantly shaped his career, enabling him to take on diverse roles afterward. DiCaprio and Anderson are collaborating for the first time in the upcoming movie 'One Battle After Another,' marking a long-awaited partnership nearly three decades after 'Boogie Nights.' In a recent Esquire interview, DiCaprio reflected on turning 50, feeling much younger emotionally, and emphasized the importance of honesty and not wasting time in life and relationships. The actor also shared that he manages to avoid post-filming blues by taking ample time off between projects, allowing him to return to his real life refreshed. This candid discussion highlights both DiCaprio's career reflections and his personal growth as he continues to work with Anderson.