During the interview, Pacino revealed that there was a particular scene in the film where De Niro’s character owed him two million dollars. In this scene, De Niro’s character is eating ice cream slowly while Pacino’s character eagerly waits for his money. However, Pacino had a mischievous plan up his sleeve.
Without De Niro’s knowledge, Pacino informed the cameraman to take note. As the scene played out, Pacino decided to throw a curveball. Just as De Niro put his ice cream down and started to look at Pacino, he unexpectedly threw a ball across the room, adding an element of surprise to the scene.
The comedic moment didn’t end there. Pacino continued to narrate the incident, sharing that they carried on with the scene after the unexpected interruption. What made it even more amusing was that director Martin Scorsese captured the entire incident on film. Pacino jokingly mentioned how De Niro teased him about it afterward, giving him the nickname “Duchy.”
In addition to their on-set antics, Pacino also discussed his experience working with Leonardo DiCaprio on “Gangs of New York.” Pacino and DiCaprio formed a strong bond while filming, and they would often drive around in golf carts during breaks. However, one particular golf cart incident almost turned into a disaster.
Pacino confessed that during a joyride, he unintentionally drove the golf cart too fast and turned a corner too sharply. As a result, the cart hit a brick and started to topple over, creating a brief moment of panic. Fortunately, DiCaprio managed to regain control of the cart before it caused any harm.
Switching gears, Pacino also spoke about his new project with filmmaker Shane Meadows. Pacino revealed that he would be starring in a new show starting on Wednesday, 15th on Channel 4. Pacino praised Meadows, known for his work on “This Is England” and “A Room for Romeo Brass,” and expressed his excitement for their collaboration.
Pacino’s character in the show has struggled with alcoholism in the past. Pacino emphasized the responsibility and duty of care that comes with portraying such a character and the importance of delving into the emotional complexities that the role demands.
The Jonathan Ross Show continues to provide viewers with fantastic interviews and exciting behind-the-scenes stories from some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names. With episodes like this, it’s no wonder why “The Jonathan Ross Show” remains a favorite talk show for fans all around the world.
