Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro React to DiCaprio's Ad-Libs in 'Killers of the Flower Moon
- IndiaGlitz, [Saturday,October 21 2023]
In a recent interview with The Telegraph, legendary director Martin Scorsese opened up about his experience working with acclaimed actor Leonardo DiCaprio on their latest project, Killers of the Flower Moon. The film is based on the true events of Osage nation murders in the 1920s. According to Scorsese, working with DiCaprio and his co-star Robert De Niro revealed interesting differences in their approach to their roles.
Scorsese candidly shared how DiCaprio's penchant for improvisation sometimes became overwhelming. He described it as endless, endless, endless, in contrast to De Niro's preference for minimal conversation. Scorsese humorously admitted that occasionally, he and De Niro exchanged knowing glances and silently conveyed their exasperation with DiCaprio's constant ad-libbing. Their message to the Inception actor was straightforward: You don't need that dialogue.
The film's story revolves around the relationship between DiCaprio and De Niro's characters, an uncle (William Hale) and nephew (Ernest Burkhart), as they scheme to steal oil from the Osage tribe's land.
Notably, DiCaprio is known for his improvisational skills, having employed them in some of his most iconic roles in films like Titanic, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.
Scorsese also revealed that after spending two years refining the film's script with his co-screenwriter, Eric Roth, DiCaprio offered some valuable input. Originally, the story was centered on the perspective of bureau agents investigating the murders, but DiCaprio encouraged a fresh approach, emphasizing the story's heart within the Osage community in Oklahoma.
Killers of the Flower Moon is currently showing in theaters, offering audiences a unique blend of historical drama and brilliant performances.