Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals Why He Didn't Play 'Anakin Skywalker' In The STAR WARS Prequels

Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals Why He Didn't Play 'Anakin Skywalker' In The STAR WARS Prequels

Leonardo DiCaprio had the chance to appear in Batman & Robin as Robin, and he's had the chance to suit up as Spider-Man in Sam Raimi's trilogy. We all know he didn't accept those roles, but now you can find out why he didn't accept the role of Anakin Skywaler in Star Wars.

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By NightWatcher - Dec 30, 2015 06:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Shortlist

When casting began for the Star Wars prequels, a lot of actors were being looked at and discussed to take the role of Luke Skywalker's father, Anakin Skywalker. As you know, Hayden Christensen eventually won the role and portrayed the character for three films. However, did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio was offered to play the role of the young Jedi Knight beforehand? Clearly, he didn't accept it, and in a recent interview with Shortlist he revealed why he chose to do so. "I did have a meeting with George Lucas about that as well, yes." He then added, "Again, just didn’t feel ready to take that dive. At that point."

Later in the interview, after being asked about why he didn't accept the role of Peter Parker, DiCaprio revealed - just as he said about Star Wars - that he just wasn't ready to take on that mantle. "That was another one of those situations, similar to Robin, where I didn’t feel ready to put on that suit yet. They got in touch with me." So, does this mean that we'll never see DiCaprio in a superhero film? Never say never. "You never know. You never know. They’re getting better and better as far as complex characters in these movies. I haven’t yet. But no, I don’t rule out anything." So this means we could possibly see DiCaprio as Peter Quill's father in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2? Or as Shazam in DC's 2019 film? Don't rule anything out people...

Be sure to check out DiCaprio's FULL interview with Shortlist at the link below! For now, share your thoughts in the comment section below!
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Nickk
Nickk - 12/30/2015, 6:38 AM
mhhmm i might be the only thinking he would have looked hot garbage being anakin
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/30/2015, 6:55 AM
Isn't Dicaprio already a character in the MCU?
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/30/2015, 6:58 AM
Matador
Matador - 12/30/2015, 7:02 AM
Leonardo DiCaprio crazy business man or crazy villan?
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 12/30/2015, 7:04 AM
I think he'd make a neat Harvey Two-Face. lol
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 12/30/2015, 7:05 AM
He didn't take the part because Star Wars is [frick]ing stupid.
Nickk
Nickk - 12/30/2015, 7:14 AM
@blackandyellow a bitch by the way i been a cam fan before he was in auborn bitch he went to school right by atlanta bitch and hes from it!!!!!!! atleast both my falcons and panthers going to the payoffs and actually winning games!!!!!!!
Brightestdaze
Brightestdaze - 12/30/2015, 7:15 AM
I think he could have been Obi Wan, or Anakin and been MUCH better than the Anakin we got. That said I still really like Ewan McGregor's portrayal as Obi Wan.
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 12/30/2015, 7:22 AM
@nickk

LMAO no. You can't root for two teams, especially if they're in the same god damn division. Bandwagoners always try to justify their flip flopping.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/30/2015, 7:23 AM
I think he would own the Riddler too, if they ever go that route, especially after seeing him in Django Unchained
Nickk
Nickk - 12/30/2015, 7:26 AM
@blackandyellow you always gotta have that backup team just incase you act like your steelers was going to the playoffs in the first place i picked panthers from the start lol!!!!!!
LuisFcknLorenzo
LuisFcknLorenzo - 12/30/2015, 7:30 AM
Dicaprio as Norman Osborn.
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 12/30/2015, 7:30 AM
@nickk

"you always gotta have that backup team"
Lobo89
Lobo89 - 12/30/2015, 7:34 AM
@blackandyellow
Word is he's holding out to play Big Ben in the Steelers movie.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/30/2015, 7:40 AM
@blackandyellow

Have you seen "Concussion"? I'm sure your familiar with the history behind it, Pittsburgh is referenced a lot
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/30/2015, 7:41 AM
hmmmm he should be Namor the Submariner! I think he could pull it off. He's a very intense actor. But I also think he would make for a good Nova or WonderMan as well. If only DC picked him up as Aquaman then JL would be epic.

Hope he finds something in the CBM world.

blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 12/30/2015, 7:43 AM
@lobo89

Well, that would definitely get him that Oscar.

@drkinsolving

Not yet. I knew Pittsburgh plays a big part because Mike Webster dying was the impetus for the whole CTE thing from the start. I'm sure I'll check it out soon enough.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/30/2015, 7:47 AM
@blackandyellow

Exactly, they reference a lot of other players too. It was a good watch, I thought they did a good job telling both sides of the story
DannRamm113
DannRamm113 - 12/30/2015, 7:59 AM
Don't think Shazam, possibly the riddler. WB was courting him for dark Knight rises before Nolan campaigned for Bane. I was supportive of him for Batman before affleck, but that didn't happen. Maybe riddler, maybe twoface, or basocally any cerebral villain. Maybe even green arrow!
Earthbound
Earthbound - 12/30/2015, 8:03 AM
DiCaprio doesn't strike me as a Marvel actor. He seems more like a DC kind of guy, probably in a Batman film, as someone like Thomas Elliot.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/30/2015, 8:05 AM
I'd take a DiCaprio Oliver Queen over Steve Amell any friggin day... Im just not a fan of the Green Arrow all together. But he would good in any role he plays.
deanwilkins
deanwilkins - 12/30/2015, 8:06 AM
This guy is easily the best actor of this generation.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/30/2015, 8:09 AM
Kraven...
Lemons
Lemons - 12/30/2015, 8:10 AM
He could be Vandal Savage. I've seen him play the brutal character as well as the classy character. It'll be great to mix em.
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 12/30/2015, 8:22 AM
I dont see Dicaprio ever doing a CBM. He seems to uptight an actor for that.
EricBorder
EricBorder - 12/30/2015, 8:25 AM
I'd Love to see Leo in the DCEU, I hope it happens

@Nomis

Totally, he's been really smart with his career too, I think he made the right choices so far.... They need to finally give him an Oscar, he deserves it. Maybe that's what he's holding out for, haha, once he wins one, maybe it will open him up to other roles
Kyos
Kyos - 12/30/2015, 8:30 AM
I'd have had no problems with him as Ozymandias in Watchmen. It's kind of hard for me picturing him in any sort of recurring role in one of the more mainstream-y superhero CBMs over the next years.
TheFlask
TheFlask - 12/30/2015, 8:40 AM
I think this interview was years ago
EricBorder
EricBorder - 12/30/2015, 8:54 AM
@TheFlask

Ha, your right, good catch

@NightWatcher

This interview is from 2010

http://leonardodicaprioitaly.forumcommunity.net/?t=39230290
EricBorder
EricBorder - 12/30/2015, 8:54 AM
@Nomis

Without a doubt, hopefully he will get one soon
EricBorder
EricBorder - 12/30/2015, 8:56 AM
The interview was posted on here in 2010 too

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/joshw24/news/?a=20077
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/30/2015, 9:21 AM
While I wouldn't mind him being Hal Jordan, I'd rather him replace Miller.... Barry Allen

GhostSurfer
GhostSurfer - 12/30/2015, 9:22 AM
Once he wins that elusive Oscar he's been dying to win, I think he'll take a superhero role.
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