Leonardo DiCaprio is opening up about his latest role in One Battle After Another, drawing humorous comparisons to Tom Cruise’s iconic Mission: Impossible character. The 50-year-old actor, who rose to fame with his legendary role in Titanic (1997), shared insights about his character, Bob Ferguson, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
DiCaprio’s Take on Bob Ferguson
DiCaprio described his character as a flawed and comedic take on the action hero archetype.
“He’s trying to raise a daughter, and he doesn’t know how to do it right. When his daughter gets captured, why take the bathrobe off? You gotta go. You gotta go get your girl,” DiCaprio explained.
Highlighting the contrast with Tom Cruise’s precision in Mission: Impossible, DiCaprio added:
“It’s like the opposite of Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible. [Bob] does everything wrong. And he doesn’t land or stick any of his stunts.”
About One Battle After Another
Based on Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland, the thriller follows a group of ex-revolutionaries who band together to confront a common enemy. DiCaprio stars as Bob Ferguson, navigating chaotic scenarios alongside Regina Hall as Deandra.
The film also boasts a star-studded cast, including Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor, and Sean Penn, promising a mix of action, suspense, and humor.
What Fans Can Expect
One Battle After Another allows DiCaprio to explore a comedic yet high-stakes role, blending family dynamics with over-the-top action sequences. Fans can look forward to an action-packed thriller that turns the traditional hero trope on its head.
