It's been two decades since the blockbuster movie "Romeo and Juliet" has been released. Since then, Claire Danes has never stopped her appreciation for DiCaprio while he also added how great working with her was.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes starred in the movie "Romeo and Juliet" and after its release the co-stars cusp the worldwide stardom. DiCaprio has proved to be the best actor for the part. He was known as the teen heartthrob during that time. Danes and DiCaprio brought together a great tandem on the movie. After this project DiCaprio's career has been followed with a big project "Titanic."
Bustle reported that DiCaprio graced the cover of TigerBeat and Teen Vogue until the end of 90's. His role as Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet" was irresistible, moody tough and whimsical. Romeo was a poet and seeks vengeance. Romeo was a normal and innocent guy suited a tropical way.
romeo and juliet, 1996 pic.twitter.com/7us5HBgRon
— (@liIangeI) August 28, 2016
Meanwhile, "Romeo and Juliet" was directed by Baz Luhrmann on 1996. Also, Juliet's role was supposedly given to the actress Natalie Portman, but sadly she was forced to drop out after the executives discovered that she was too young for the role, as per ET Online. Portman was replaced by Danes after she proved to be the young capulet on the movie on her audition.
Romeo and Juliet (1996) a "modern" take on a Shakespeare classic, this is probably the best movie Baz Luhrmann has made imo pic.twitter.com/xSTreErxq4 — Zärä (@goonerathena) September 23, 2016
The blockbuster movie, "Romeo and Juliet" hit the box office and earned $46 million, while Danes and DiCaprio also received MTV Movie Award. Claire Dane's support was also manifested as DiCaprio bagged his Oscar award for the movie "The Revenant."