“The Wolf of Wall Street” is one of the most outstanding films of 2013, achieving significant success at the box office. It received five important Oscar nominations including “Best Picture,” “Best Director,” “Best Adapted Screenplay,” “Best Actor,” and “Best Supporting Actor,” although it did not secure any wins. To this day, it remains one of the most controversial films for its bold exploitation of excess and explicit content, making it 100% unsuitable for anyone under 18.
Below, we will explore some intriguing facts about “The Wolf of Wall Street” that viewers might not be aware of:
1. The Actors Used Vitamin B to Get High During Cocaine Scenes
2. Margot Robbie Revealed That Her Sex Scene with Leonardo DiCaprio Was Quite Challenging
The intense sex scene between her and DiCaprio was particularly difficult due to the camera angles continuously cutting back and forth.
3. Matthew McConaughey’s Scene Was Filmed in the Second Week of Production
The actions involving his character were entirely improvised, and the “beating his chest” routine was not in the script. When Leonardo DiCaprio witnessed this scene, it dramatically changed his perspective on the film.
4. Jonah Hill Took a Significant Pay Cut to Work with Martin Scorsese
He accepted a minimum salary of $60,000 while Leonardo DiCaprio earned approximately $25 million.
5. The Film Contains Quite a Bit of Improvised Content
Martin Scorsese often encouraged the actors to improvise during these intense scenes.
6. Initially, Martin Scorsese Only Wanted Margot Robbie to Appear in a Bathrobe
However, Robbie insisted on performing a fully nude scene, which was her first in her career. After filming, she expressed discomfort with the CGI effects used in the final cut but ultimately accepted the director’s vision.
7. Jordan Belfort, the Character Portrayed in the Film, Advised Leonardo DiCaprio on How to Act High
Particularly on how to portray the effects of Quaaludes.
8. The Kiss Scene Between Leonardo DiCaprio and Joanna Lumley Had to be Filmed 27 Times
This was due to Leonardo becoming overly anxious during the scene.
9. With a Total Box Office Revenue of $392 Million Worldwide
This film is the highest-grossing film in Martin Scorsese’s career.
10. The Film Was Banned in 5 Countries Due to Its Excessive Sexual Content
11. The Word “Fu**” and Its Variations Were Used 569 Times
This makes it the film that uses the word “Fu**” the most in cinematic history, only surpassed by documentaries.
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