A The Wolf of Wall Street 2 trailer featuring Leonardo DiCaprio dropped online, and fans are eager to determine whether it is real or fake. The rapid increase in AI usage and advancements in editing techniques in recent times have led to the frequent appearance of fake or suspicious footage online. The Wolf of Wall Street, directed by Martin Scorsese, premiered nearly 12 years ago, garnering immense critical acclaim and earning several award nominations and wins.
So, is The Wolf of Wall Street 2 trailer real or fake? Will there be a sequel? Here are all your questions answered.
Is The Wolf of Wall Street 2’s trailer real or fake?
The Wolf of Wall Street 2 trailer is fake and fan-made.
This fake footage includes AI-rendered videos of Leonardo DiCaprio and clips from The Wolf of Wall Street. Through these clips, the creator of the video presents an idea of how Jordan Belfort, DiCaprio’s character, learned from his past mistakes chronicled in the film and became a better stockbroker. The footage has garnered 755 likes and 158.2 million views.
However, it’s unsurprising that many thought the footage was real, as the Leonardo DiCaprio AI voiceover used in the footage sounded incredibly close to the actor’s real voice.
KH Studio is the creator of this fan-made footage. As of writing, their channel boasts 521K subscribers.
Will Leonardo DiCaprio return for The Wolf of Wall Street 2?
Leonardo DiCaprio is not returning for The Wolf of Wall Street 2. The film itself is not happening.
The Wolf of Wall Street has no chance of getting a sequel, as it is a self-contained biopic. The filmmakers told the entire story they wanted to and provided a satisfying and definite conclusion.
Moreover, Martin Scorsese, the director of the film, has never made sequels for any of his iconic projects, like Taxi Driver and Goodfellas.
