The Journey to Working with Daniel Day-Lewis

🎭Daniel Day-Lewis was initially retired from acting and making shoes in Italy when Leonardo DiCaprio approached him for a movie role.

🚶‍♂️DiCaprio had the task of convincing Day-Lewis to come out of retirement for the movie.

🌟Day-Lewis was a huge inspiration for DiCaprio as an actor, and it was a dream come true to work with him.

🎥They developed the script while exploring the sets, and it took months to build the elaborate set for the film.

😮Day-Lewis fully embodied his character both on and off set, showcasing his level of commitment and dedication.

How did Leonardo DiCaprio convince Daniel Day-Lewis to come out of retirement?

—DiCaprio had a conversation with Day-Lewis and emphasized the importance of working with Martin Scorsese, who was a significant influence on Day-Lewis.

What was it like to work with Daniel Day-Lewis?

—DiCaprio describes Day-Lewis as a phenomenal actor who fully immersed himself in his character, showcasing a level of commitment that was inspiring to witness.

How long did it take to build the sets for the film?

—It took months to build the elaborate sets, including the Five Points neighborhood and a Chinese pagoda, creating a truly immersive experience for the actors.

What was the initial interaction between DiCaprio and Day-Lewis like?

—Their first meeting was in New York, where they walked in silence through Central Park before finally starting a conversation about acting.

Did DiCaprio and Day-Lewis have any funny moments while working together?

—They shared a laugh and cracked a smile on the last day of reshoots, after months of working together in character.

00:00Daniel Day-Lewis was initially retired from the film industry.

00:08Leonardo DiCaprio had the task of convincing Day-Lewis to come out of retirement.

00:50Their first meeting was in New York, where they walked in silence through Central Park.

02:12They developed the script while exploring the elaborate set for the film.

03:32Day-Lewis fully embodied his character both on and off set.