`It was incredible`: This actor amazed Leonardo DiCaprio on the set of `Once Upon a Time in Hollywood`

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He was the idol of the Oscar-winning actor who had watched him since childhood.

Leonardo DiCaprio is a name every movie buff knows. But even stars like him have their idols. And, as it turned out, one of his colleagues sparked genuine admiration in Leo.

On the set of Quentin Tarantino's film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019), DiCaprio was impressed by the work of Luke Perry. Yes, the same Dylan McKay from "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990-2000).
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Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
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An Actor with a Kind Heart

In "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," Perry played the role of the real-life actor Wayne Maunder, a western star, while DiCaprio played the fictional actor Rick Dalton, who starred in westerns.
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Luke Perry as Wayne Maunder
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In the documentary "I Am Luke Perry," Leonardo shared his impressions of working with Luke:
I was immediately struck by his kindness. There was a sense of excitement when I saw him on set. It was incredible. I was so struck by, how should I say, the kindness of his character.
It turned out that Leonardo had been following this actor from a young age, when Perry was at the peak of his popularity:
I remember being a teenager, and he was the embodiment of the new [James] Dean on television, and everyone was crazy about him. I grew up with him on [Beverly Hills] 90210, literally considered him the coolest guy on Earth, and honestly, when I was on set, I was in awe.

Who is Luke Perry

As known from his biography, the life of Luke Perry is a story of how a simple guy from Ohio conquered cinema. He sold shoes, laid asphalt, but dreamed of more. And fate smiled upon him. Filming in a Twisted Sister music video, small roles in TV series, and finally, his star moment – "Beverly Hills, 90210".

The role of the "bad boy" Dylan McKay in the iconic series about the young elite in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, made the actor famous. He became an idol to millions but did not get lost in the shadow of one role. More than eighty roles in film and television.
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Luke Perry became famous for the series "Beverly Hills, 90210" and the role of Dylan McKay
By the end of the 2010s, it seemed his popularity had waned, but in 2017 he made a triumphant return with a role in the successful series "Riverdale". He played Fred Andrews, the father of the main character Archie.
Then Tarantino invited him to star in the film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". Unfortunately, he did not see the final version of the film, as he passed away three months before its premiere - on March 4, 2019, at the age of 52. He died from complications caused by a stroke.

What other roles of Luke Perry do you remember? Which film or series featuring him would you recommend watching?

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