Leonardo DiCaprio has shared that the visual style of his character, Bob, in the film One Battle After Another was inspired by the Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett, portrayed by Temuera Morrison in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. DiCaprio, who also selected Bob’s signature sunglasses, linked their design to the sci-fi figure’s distinctive look. This connection brings a unique twist to the movie’s costume design, blending classic sci-fi with dramatic storytelling.
Characterization and Inspirations Behind Bob’s Look
Bob is an ex-revolutionary pulled back into conflict to save his daughter from a corrupt military official, depicted wearing worn red robes and wraparound sunglasses. Although Boba Fett does not wear sunglasses in his appearances, Bob’s eyewear echoes the shape and feel of the bounty hunter’s helmet. DiCaprio told USA Today,
“There’s the weird Star Wars theme to this movie. I had this vision of these wraparound optical glasses like Boba Fett. Those are the ones I had to choose.”
Leonardo DiCaprio, Actor
Acclaim for One Battle After Another and Its Creative Team
The film is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, known for his work on There Will Be Blood and Licorice Pizza, and is adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland. The cast boasts notable actors such as Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, and Chase Infiniti. The movie has received exceptional praise, achieving a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and topping Metacritic’s charts for 2025.
Critics and audiences alike have lauded the film’s impact. Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg described it at an early screening as
“What an insane movie, oh my God,”
highlighting its boldness and originality. A five-star review praised it as
“one of the best studio movies in years”
and called it an instant classic.
What This Means for DiCaprio and Upcoming Cinema
One Battle After Another is currently available in theaters, marking a significant achievement in Leonardo DiCaprio’s career through its inventive costume choices and compelling narrative. The film’s success underscores the creative risks paying off in mainstream cinema and sets high expectations for future storytelling in 2025.
