08-06-2026 05:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Why Leonardo DiCaprio ignored John C. Reilly's advice

John C. Reilly famously advised Leonardo DiCaprio against starring in 'Titanic', believing its predictable plot about a sinking ship wouldn't resonate. He urged DiCaprio to choose Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Boogie Nights' instead. DiCaprio, however, defied the advice, leading to 'Titanic's' monumental success and his global stardom, a decision he now acknowledges but never regrets.
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