Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals His Favourite Christopher Nolan Film
Leonardo DiCaprio has shared his favourite Christopher Nolan film in a recent interview, surprising many by choosing a film other than Inception. Although DiCaprio starred in Nolan's 2010 movie Inception, he named a different film as his top pick.
Speaking to Collider alongside Benicio del Toro, co-star of One Battle After Another, the Oscar-winning actor confirmed that The Dark Knight is his favourite Nolan film. Del Toro agreed with this choice.
The Dark Knight: A Defining Superhero Film
The 2008 movie is the second installment in Nolan's Batman trilogy. It depicts the Caped Crusader, played by Christian Bale, facing off against the Joker, portrayed by Heath Ledger. This film is widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero movies ever made.
Upcoming Projects Featuring DiCaprio
- DiCaprio is reportedly under consideration for a sequel to the 1995 classic Heat, a film Nolan has cited as an influence on The Dark Knight.
- The new Heat sequel is expected to tell a new story, with Adam Driver also linked to the project.
- He will reunite with Martin Scorsese for What Happens At Night, co-starring Jennifer Lawrence. Adapted from a 2020 novel by Peter Cameron, it follows an American couple traveling to a European town to adopt a baby, where they encounter strange people after checking into a nearly deserted hotel.
"The Oscar-winner confirmed that The Dark Knight is his pick, to which his fellow actor agreed."
Author's summary: Leonardo DiCaprio prefers The Dark Knight over Inception, and is linked to new projects including a Heat sequel and a Martin Scorsese collaboration.