![]() For the role of Donnie Azoff, Belfort’s co-founder, a number of actors were considered, before Jonah Hill convinced DiCaprio and Scorsese that he should audition for the role - the first time he’d had to audition in years. In 2010, an independent production company, Red Granite Pictures, bought the film rights, and casting got underway. But after a deal with Warner Brothers fell through, the film was in limbo, and director Ridley Scott was briefly attached. Among those most interested was DiCaprio, who brought director Scorsese on board, for what would be their fifth collaboration. Hollywood quickly came calling, with stars like Brad Pitt and Mark Wahlberg eyeing the part. ![]() ![]() The trip from page to screen was rocky - and 'The Wolf of Wall Street' was almost a very different filmįollowing his release, a broke Belfort redoubled his efforts, receiving an advance from Random House for more than $1 million for his manuscript.
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