Dream Casting Nic Cage's Tiger King Series
13. Jeff Lowe - Leonardo DiCaprio
There really couldn't be any other choice to play the Wolf of the Tiger world than the Wolf of Wall street himself. As Ricky Gervais joked at the Golden Globes, DiCaprio isn't exactly short of attention from young attractive ladies, so this aspect of the role will just feel like home for Leo. DiCaprio also has a hell of a lot of experience in playing conmen who shaft people of money, so he really is a perfect fit!
DiCaprio nails every role he plays and would absolutely smash this role out of the park, bringing Lowe's over confidence and false bravado to the fore. Perfecting the slightly gruff demeanour of Lowe would be DiCaprio's greatest challenge, but he's such a great actor he would no doubt rise to the challenge. With an actor of Leo's talents, we would be set for a three dimensional portrayal of Jeff Lowe's drifter rather than a simple caricature.
If the producers decided that a caricature was more what they were after, then Kevin James could be the man for the moment. If ever there was a case for James to display his unwarranted bravado and overacting to a role, then this would be it!