Character Quote by Leonardo DiCaprio
![“[Success] always starts with the material; it always starts with the truth and honesty of the characters that you read in the screenplay and that's rarely something that can be remedied if it's simply not there by the time you shoot the film. Thank God we had that.” quote by Leonardo DiCaprio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cdf/leonardo-dicaprio-997_character_success-always-starts-with-the-material_1284016.jpg)
“[Success] always starts with the material; it always starts with the truth and honesty of the characters that you read in the screenplay and that's rarely something that can be remedied if it's simply not there by the time you shoot the film. Thank God we had that.”
About This Quote
A screenplay’s success depends on authentic, truthful characters; without them, the film cannot be salvaged during production.
In simple terms: Good characters are essential for a film’s success.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize character truth.
Themes
storytelling
authenticity
film production
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
industry
educational
When to use this quote
- advertising
- marketing
- low‑budget projects
Key Concepts
character development
script integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure character depth early?
- What role does casting play in authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Strong characters can be compensated by visual effects.
