Jamie Foxx has recalled his Django Unchained co-star Leonardo DiCaprio being uncomfortable with using racial slurs in the film, until Samuel L.
Jackson abruptly convinced him.In the 2012 Quentin Tarantino film, DiCaprio plays Calvin Candie, a flamboyant but sociopathic slave owner who is the villain of the piece.
The role required the star to use a lot of derogatory language, something Foxx recalled he struggled with in an interview with Vanity Fair.“The subject matter.
The N-word, specifically. Leo had a hard time saying the N-word,” Foxx said. “We’re doing a read and Leo says, ‘Hey, guys. Cut!
Read more on nme.com