Leonardo DiCaprio role in a 1996 Shakespeare adaptation

Sure thing! So in the 1996 Shakespeare adaptation you’re referring to, which is Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet“, Leonardo DiCaprio played the role of Romeo Montague, one of the two titular main characters in William Shakespeare’s tragic play “Romeo and Juliet“.

In the play, Romeo is a member of the Montague family who falls in love with Juliet Capulet, the daughter of the family’s sworn enemies. The two engage in a forbidden romance that ultimately ends in tragedy for them and their families.

“Romeo and Juliet” is one of Shakespeare’s most famous works and has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions over the years. DiCaprio’s portrayal of Romeo in Luhrmann’s adaptation was widely praised for its youthful energy and modern take on the classic character.

So to sum up, the answer to the crossword clue “Leonardo DiCaprio role in a 1996 Shakespeare adaptation” is “ROMEO“, the character he played in Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet“.