Leonardo DiCaprio Open to Returning as Jordan Belfort in “The Wolf of Wall Street” Sequel
LOS ANGELES, September 11, 2023 – Leonardo DiCaprio has signaled a willingness to reprise his iconic role as the morally bankrupt stockbroker Jordan belfort in a potential sequel to martin Scorsese’s 2013 hit, The Wolf of Wall Street. The revelation came during an exclusive interview with E! News’ Will Marfuggi, which aired on September 10.
DiCaprio stated, “It would be fun to do more Wolf of Wall Street stuff.” The original film, a darkly comedic portrayal of excess and financial fraud, earned DiCaprio his fourth Oscar nomination and remains a defining role in his celebrated career. He later won an Academy Award in 2016 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for The Revenant.
The Wolf of Wall Street also featured a supporting cast including Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, and Jonah Hill, and cemented Scorsese’s reputation for exploring the darker sides of the American dream. The film’s enduring popularity and DiCaprio’s continued success make a potential return to the role a topic of significant industry interest.
Currently, DiCaprio is promoting his latest project, One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. He praised a co-star in the film, noting, “She has the best sense of humor.” He added, recalling the casting process, “I knew when she was mentioned for this movie, I was like, ‘This girl is gonna bring the heat.’ And she did.” one Battle After Another also stars benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor.
