Leonardo DiCaprio Almost Lost ‘Titanic,’ James Cameron Says He Was a Diva

Leonardo DiCaprio nearly dropped the ball on arguably one among his largest roles … based on “Titanic” director James Cameron, who says he nearly confirmed the actor the door when he got here to an audition with some severe ‘tude.

James spilled all of it Tuesday … saying he requested Leo to come back through the audition course of to do a chemistry take a look at with Kate Winslet — who had already landed the a part of Rose.

In a GQ interview, James claims LD thought he was simply coming in to satisfy Kate … however when he discovered he’d be studying strains together with her, he replied, “You mean I’m Reading? Oh, I don’t read.”

James wasn’t gonna put up with the perspective, and says he instructed Leo he may both learn with Kate or lose out on the position … telling him, “I’m not gonna f*** it up by making the wrong decision in casting.”

He says the actor begrudgingly agreed to do it, conserving issues tremendous damaging … proper up till James yelled “Action.” James claims Leo immediately “turned into Jack,” and he knew at that time Leo was the king of the world.

As you already know, this was a titular position for the actor — launching him into a world of profitable movies quickly after. The film ended up profitable 11 Oscars, however Leo by no means received a nom for his iconic efficiency.