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Margot Robbie had her big break with the role of Naomi Lapaglia in Martin Scorsese’s 2013 filmThe Wolf of Wall Street. The actress has recently shared insights into one of her memorable scenes, as she reflected on filming the movie.
Starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, who portrayed her husband, Jordan Belfort, Robbie gave an electrifying performance as Naomi Lapaglia. Additionally, the actress also played a role in shaping one of the scenes with both her co-star and the director.
Margot Robbie Reveals HowThe Wolf of Wall StreetScene Evolved
Based on Jordan Belfort’s 2007 memoir,The Wolf of Wall Streetfollows the controversial life of the stockbroker, portrayed byLeonardo DiCaprioin the movie.Margot Robbietook on the role of his wife, Naomi Lapaglia.
In a previous interview withDeadline, the actress reflected on how one key scene in the film evolved overnight before shooting.
Reflecting on the sequence when Naomi Lapaglia asks her husband for divorce, the actress shared,“What happened previously in the script was that I walked into his office and said I want a divorce. And that was it.”
However, they felt that the scene lacked impact, causing her, DiCaprio, and the film’s director Martin Scorsese to brainstorm. Drawing inspiration from Belfort’s biography, theyeventually came up with the revised sequence.
We started riffing, and we locked ourselves in a room until like three in the morning and came up with all of that. And the s*x scene that comes before that.
Robbie also shared her experience working with Scorsese, noting that he fostered an environment of creative freedom and how the evolved scene contributed to her increased screen time in the film.
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“It was like the crazier you are, the more Marty will like it. And the more screen time you’re going to get,”she added. The three-time Oscar nominee has recently shared how she ensured her performance stood out alongside talented actors like Leonardo DiCaprio.
Margot Robbie Revealed the Fierce Competition for Screentime inThe Wolf of Wall Street
In her recent interview with theTalking Picturespodcast, Hollywood actress Margot Robbie revealed that it was her decision tostrip n*ked for the scene in the movie,where her character seduces wealthy stockbroker Jordan Belfort inThe Wolf of Wall Street.
Robbie shared that the filmmakerMartin Scorsesehad suggested using a robe for the scene if she felt uncomfortable. However, she declined, believing it would not align with her character.
Robbie also spoke about the intense atmosphere of the film, noting how everyone was left feeling that“I’m gonna have to do something even crazier than that.”She added,“It really was this feeling of like if you want to be in this movie, you’ve got to make yourself known on screen.”
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The actress undoubtedly made a mark with her performance, as her portrayal of the strong-willed, seductive wife of Jordan Belfort made a lasting impression, showcasing her commanding presence, and solidifying it as one of her best performances to date.
The Wolf of Wall Streetis available to watch on Prime Video.
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