Killers of the Flower Moon features many shocking scenes of violence. Among the most surprising is a sequence in which patriarch uncle William Hale (Robert De Niro) spanks his nephew Ernest (Leonardo DiCaprio). The moment is as ridiculous as it is repulsive. And raises the question: How did the stars film the deceptively real-looking scene? Beware, spoilers!
Leonardo DiCaprio wore a butt pad for Killers of the Flower Moon scene
Speaking to Insider, cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto said:
They shot many times and I just thought, “This must hurt.” [DiCaprio] had a butt pad on. But De Niro really beat him, and you noticed that too. Leo is up for anything.
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro in Killers of the Flower Moon
The scene takes place about halfway through the film. Hale punishes his nephew with a wooden paddle, because he ruined larger plans for the exploitation of the Osage natives with a stupid idea. It makes both men seem childish, but at the same time it is a moment of cold-hearted submission.
Pietro’s memories from filming testify to the great trust between the two main actors. Even if the over-motivated Leonardo DiCaprio sometimes got on his co-star’s nerves.
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