While people have used AI to imagine what Leonardo DiCaprio would look like as Marvel and DC characters, it’s unlikely that the actor will suit up for one of these roles any time soon. DiCaprio has openly discussed turning down the chance to play Spider-Man and Anakin Skywalker in the past, suggesting that he’s not interested in lending his talents to tentpole superhero movies. But perhaps even more telling is that DiCaprio might also be trying to stop Timothée Chalmanet from joining the Marvel or DC franchises.
“Well, Leonardo DiCaprio said to me, ‘No superhero movies, no hard drugs.’ Which I thought was very good,” Chalmanet told The New York Times. The “Dune” star added that he’d consider a superhero-themed project if the script was up to his standards, but whether DiCaprio shares this mindset remains to be seen.
Of course, DiCaprio won’t have trouble finding work, even if he keeps resisting comic book adaptations. The actor is reportedly set to reteam with Martin Scorsese for a Frank Sinatra biopic, a project that will undoubtedly be nominated for some prestigious awards following its release.
