Archive · 15 Dec 2025
DiCaprio Admires Scorsese, Rules Out Directing
Leonardo DiCaprio, a famous actor, said he doesn't want to become a movie director.
He thinks Martin Scorsese, another famous filmmaker, is so good that he couldn't match his work.
DiCaprio and Scorsese talked about their long friendship and how they work together to make movies.
DiCaprio said he wishes he had watched Scorsese work more closely.
They have made many movies together, like 'Gangs of New York' and 'The Departed'.
DiCaprio's dad introduced him to Scorsese's movies when he was young.
DiCaprio said working with Scorsese is one of the proudest things in his life.
Leonardo DiCaprio expressed admiration for Martin Scorsese and ruled out directing films.
DiCaprio and Scorsese discussed their collaboration at the A Year in TIME event in New York City.
DiCaprio wished he had observed Scorsese's filmmaking process more closely.
They have collaborated on six films, including 'Gangs of New York' and 'The Departed'.
DiCaprio's father introduced him to Scorsese's work at a young age.
- Who
- Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese
- What
- DiCaprio's admiration for Scorsese and his decision not to direct
- When
- December 15
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- DiCaprio's admiration for Scorsese's work and his own creative process
DiCaprio's Admiration for Scorsese
DiCaprio's Reflective Regret
Directing Ambitions
DiCaprio's Admiration for Scorsese
DiCaprio admires Scorsese's work so much that he doesn't believe he could ever match his brilliance, so he has no plans to direct.
DiCaprio's Reflective Regret
DiCaprio reflects on his acting career and wishes he had taken more time to observe the filmmaking process behind the camera.
- Actor
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Filmmaker
- Martin Scorsese
- Event
- A Year in TIME
- Location
- New York City
- Collaborations
- 6 films
- Notable Films
- Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, Killers of the Flower Moon
Sources
Leonardo DiCaprio says he would 'never want to direct', opens up on bond with Martin Scorsese
Leonardo DiCaprio says directing is not for him, looks back on what he missed on film sets
Leonardo DiCaprio reveals why he would never want to direct; opens up on bond with Martin Scorsese
