A completely different Jack: this actor almost beat the role in the movie “Titanic” by Leonardo DiCaprio

Turn blue in the ice water, tell Rosa about the prostitutes of Paris and shout “I’m the king of this world!” on the bow of the ship could not be DiCaprio, but Matthew McConaughey! Can you imagine that? Here we are with difficulties, but Matthew was sure that he would get the role of Jack Dawson.

He felt confident in the casting and even went through one scene with Kate Winslet, who would go on to play Rosa DeWitt Bukater. The two were also filmed for screen tests, which inspired Matthew even more. The members of the film crew, who conducted the casting, also gave hope to the actor. They complimented him and said everything went great.

In general, McConaughey was convinced that he already had the role. What was his disappointment when the contract with Leonardo DiCaprio was signed! But Matthew took the blow unswervingly – he did not give up, continued to do various auditions and, as a result, built a career no less successful than his competitor.

By the way, at one time there were rumors that McConaughey himself allegedly turned down the role, but the actor finally denied them and admitted his failure. He was never offered the role of Jack.

By the way, the director of the film James Cameron admitted that he already wanted to approve Matthew, but then Leo came to the audition and … made an indelible impression on all the women present. Cameron realized he had found his hero. And you see, I did not lose! Millions of viewers in love with Jack around the world ensured the film’s popularity.

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