How I Lost Everything to Leonardo DiCaprio

In 1995, Dale Wheatley had just written and produced Don's Plum starring his friends Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. The film was quickly snapped up for a 3-picture deal. But then Leo decided he didn't want it released. Overnight, he and Tobey buried the film and dismantled Dale's friendships. As he explains, it’s a moment he’s never recovered from.

You can watch Don's Plum on Dale’s YouTube here

Dale's memoir, Too Real, is also available on his website here

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