Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals Who He Considers the Greatest Movie Director

Leonardo DiCaprio has shared that his next big goal is to work on another film with Martin Scorsese. Speaking to ET Online, he said, “Working with Marty again is the ultimate gift. He is our national treasure and world’s greatest director.”

DiCaprio and Scorsese have one of the most celebrated actor-director partnerships in modern cinema.

Their collaboration began with Gangs of New York in 2002, followed by The Aviator, The Departed, Shutter Island, and The Wolf of Wall Street. Over the years, their films have received critical acclaim and numerous awards, establishing them as one of Hollywood’s most successful creative duos.

Their movies cover many genres, from crime and thriller to historical epic and comedy, and have received critical acclaim, with multiple films appearing on top-ten and best-of-decade lists.

Their collaboration has earned 31 Academy Award nominations, with nine wins, and the duo received the National Board of Review Spotlight Award in 2013 for their work together.

Financially, their five feature films have grossed $1.3 billion. DiCaprio has cited Scorsese’s earlier films, like Taxi Driver and Mean Streets, as major inspirations and describes their partnership as an “amazing accidental collaboration.”

Scorsese first learned about DiCaprio through Robert De Niro, who had worked with DiCaprio on This Boy’s Life. Their first film together was Gangs of New York, which DiCaprio called an “incredible undertaking.” He has publicly thanked Scorsese for teaching him so much about filmmaking, including during his 2016 Oscar acceptance speech.

DiCaprio described working with Scorsese as a unique experience. He admires the director’s vision, storytelling skills, and ability to bring out the best in actors. Fans have long anticipated each new collaboration, knowing it often leads to a memorable and high-quality film.

Looking ahead, DiCaprio is eager to reunite with Scorsese and bring a new story to the screen. Their history of successful films makes this upcoming project one of the most exciting prospects in Hollywood.

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