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DiCaprio's Sharp Warning to Young Claire Danes on Set
13 Jun
Summary
- DiCaprio cautioned Danes against playing with a prop gun before a death scene.
- Danes was 17 during the intense filming of 'Romeo + Juliet' in 1996.
- She recalled DiCaprio's stern reminder about firearm safety on set.
In a recent conversation, Claire Danes reminisced about filming the 1996 movie 'Romeo + Juliet' with Leonardo DiCaprio. While on set for her character's death scene, the then 17-year-old Danes playfully pointed a prop firearm at herself.
DiCaprio, aged 21 at the time, seriously cautioned Danes, stating, 'Claire, we don't do that. Don't eff around.' Danes later admitted she was being foolish but appreciated DiCaprio's firm reminder about prop gun safety, a concern that has grown significantly in recent years.
Danes also discussed the emotional intensity of the Baz Luhrmann film, recalling how her 'guttural sob' upon finding Romeo's body surprised even herself. She credited the epic mise en scène created by Luhrmann for helping to elicit such a powerful performance.
It was also revealed that Danes was initially considered for the role of Rose in 'Titanic' but declined, seeking different creative experiences. This decision came after her notable performances in 'My So-Called Life' and prior to her later Emmy wins for 'Homeland.'
