28-year-old secret revealed: He wasn't allowed on the ship because of his accent
Titanic, which brought to the big screen the tragic story of the largest passenger ship of its time, which sank in the Atlantic Ocean on April 14, 1912, became one of the biggest successes in world cinema with a box office gross of $2.264 billion. The film also catapulted Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet to international fame.
His Accent Prevented Him From Getting a Role in the FilmHowever, DiCaprio's casting in Titanic was made possible thanks to a detail about McConaughey's accent. Director James Cameron first auditioned for the role with Matthew McConaughey. However, McConaughey's distinct Southern accent didn't meet Cameron's expectations.
After this audition, director Cameron said, "Let's try something different now," and turned to other actors. McConaughey responded, "No, that was pretty good. Thanks." A second audition was then conducted with Leonardo DiCaprio. Following this performance, Cameron announced, "We've found Jack Dawson."
All these details are included in the upcoming memoir of the film's producer, Jon Landau, who passed away last year. The book, compiled by Landau's family, will reveal many unknown details about the Titanic.
Matthew McConaughey previously said of his audition for Jack Dawson in an interview: "I read with Kate Winslet. It wasn't an audition for her because she got the part. It was more like a screen test. When I walked out, they walked me to the door, said, 'That went great,' and we hugged. I really thought it would happen, but it didn't."
The role of Jack Dawson, which has become one of the most iconic characters in cinema history, seemingly shaped DiCaprio's career, with a difference in accent.
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