The most interesting stuff, from a historical counterfactuals point of view, pops up early, when Anderson opens by asking DiCaprio if he has any big regrets, and immediately gets back “not doing Boogie Nights ” in response.

According to the report, Paul Thomas Anderson wanted to cast DiCaprio in 1997 film Boogie Nights after watching his performance in The Basketball Diaries

Leonardo DiCaprio opened up to Paul Thomas Anderson for 'Esquire' about turning 50 and feeling 'emotionally' in his 30s.

Leonardo DiCaprio turned 50 last year, but mentally he’s decades younger. The Oscar-winning actor opened up about his emotional age in a rare interview for Esquire, where he was interviewed by director Paul Thomas Anderson. The two collaborated together for the first time in their upcoming film, “One Battle After Another.”

For those unaware, Caprio's mother, Irmelin Indenbirken, has worked as a legal secretary. The Titanic actor was asked by Anderson to "answer as quickly," if you "didn't know how old you are, how old are you right now?" Leonardo DiCaprio replied that he is 32 years old.

Is ‘There Will Be Blood’ better than ‘The Master’? Are the ’70s vibes stronger in ‘Boogie Nights’ or ‘Licorice Pizza’? If we’re being honest, it’s dealer’s choice

When asked by Anderson — who interviewed DiCaprio for the outlet while promoting their upcoming film, One Battle After Another — if he has any regrets over his 35+ years in the entertainment industry, the actor doesn't hold back his truth "even though you're here."