“I like stories in specific time periods. 'The Revenant's' era of American history was fascinating because it was this lawless no-man's land. It defined the idea of the American frontiersman as man conquering nature. In a way, the story of Hugh Glass is about man dominating nature.”

American actor and film producer

Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer. He is regarded as one of Hollywood’s defining leading men, and his career spans both character-driven films and major blockbusters. His work has often centered on ambition, corruption, and moral decline. He has received numerous honors, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, a Silver Bear, and three Golden Globes. His starring films have grossed $7 billion worldwide, and he has appeared eight times in annual rankings of the world’s highest-paid actors.