Leonardo DiCaprio Visits Prague’s Estates Theatre, a Filming Location for ‘Amadeus’

Leonardo DiCaprio recently visited Prague’s Estates Theatre, a location prominently featured in Miloš Forman’s 1984 film Amadeus. The actor is currently in the Czech Republic filming Martin Scorsese’s fresh movie, What Happens at Night.

A Pilgrimage for Film Fans

The Estates Theatre holds a special significance for fans of Amadeus, as several scenes from the film were shot within its historic walls, including the premiere of Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni. The theatre’s authentic 18th-century atmosphere contributed significantly to the film’s overall aesthetic. It has become a popular destination for tourists and film enthusiasts alike. Miloš Forman directed the film, which won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

What Happens at Night and a Star-Studded Cast

DiCaprio is in Prague filming What Happens at Night, based on the novel of the same name by Peter Cameron. The film follows an American couple in a snowy European city as their plans to adopt a child become complicated by encounters with a cast of unusual characters. The film also stars Jennifer Lawrence, Mads Mikkelsen, and Patricia Clarkson.

A Long-Standing Collaboration: DiCaprio and Scorsese

The collaboration between DiCaprio and Scorsese is a notable one in contemporary cinema. Their partnership began with the historical drama Gangs of New York (2002) and continued with The Aviator (2004) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). DiCaprio received Academy Award nominations for his performances in both The Aviator and The Wolf of Wall Street, and was also a producer on the latter.

The Estates Theatre: A Historical Landmark

The Estates Theatre is one of the few surviving theaters with a direct connection to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His opera Don Giovanni premiered there in 1787. Amadeus, adapted from Peter Shaffer’s 1979 stage play, imagines a rivalry between Mozart and Antonio Salieri.