Leonardo DiCaprio, renowned for his transformative roles, has been spotted on the set of the upcoming BC Project, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. In a departure from his previous roles and fresh off his Oscar-nominated performance in Killers of the Flower Moon, DiCaprio’s appearance in recent photos is nothing short of striking.
In the revealed images, DiCaprio is seen donning an unrecognizable character, dressed in a disheveled costume that includes a dirtied bathrobe paired with jeans, oversized sunglasses, and a grey beanie, portraying a figure seemingly fallen on hard times. The chameleon-like actor was photographed alongside director Paul Thomas Anderson in the Northern California town of Eureka during the film’s production.
Captured in a moment of apparent defeat, DiCaprio’s character is seen making a call on a payphone and sinking to the floor with a defeated expression. Cameras captured him outside a grocery store, showcasing resilience as he got back on his feet, striding across the pavement with determination.
During the shoot of BC Project, the 49-year-old actor, adorned with a single black backpack slung over his shoulder, added a quirky touch with a pink backpack clipped to his belongings. Behind the scenes, DiCaprio engaged in conversations with director Paul Thomas Anderson, sitting down together and going over details, as evidenced by notes on Anderson’s iPad.
While the film’s plot remains shrouded in secrecy, recent reports from Deadline revealed additional star power, with Sean Penn and Regina Hall joining the cast. Set in contemporary times, BC Project is a creation of Anderson himself, serving as the writer, producer, and director. The film boasts an impressive budget nearing $100 million, according to Variety, promising a compelling storyline enriched by the stellar cast.
