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Published Date: June 07, 2026

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John C. Reilly Remembers Trying To Convince Leonardo DiCaprio To Drop Out Of ‘Titanic’ Role For ‘Boogie Nights’: “It’s About A Boat That Sinks”

Leonardo DiCaprio’s turn in James Cameron’s Titanic, which catapulted the then-22-year-old film star to bona fide heartthrob status as th…

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s turn in James Cameron’s Titanic, which catapulted the then-22-year-old film star to bona fide heartthrob status as the sweeping romance drama broke box office records, almost didn’t happen — if John C. Reilly had it his way. The Oscar-nominated character actor recently popped by Ted Danson’s Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast for […]

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