Yeah... no wonder this audition changed cinema forever

How did one audition change cinema forever? Before she became an Oscar-winning actress, Natalie Portman was an unknown 12-year-old girl with no film experience. Then she walked into an audition for Léon: The Professional and delivered one of the most unforgettable casting performances in movie history. This video tells the complete story of how Luc Besson created Léon: The Professional, why the film almost looked completely different, how Jean Reno became Léon, and how Natalie Portman's legendary audition changed her life forever. From behind-the-scenes stories and casting secrets to the controversy surrounding the film, we'll explore how one of the greatest cult classics of the 1990s was made and why its impact is still felt today. If you love movies, filmmaking, casting stories, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and cinema history, this video is for you. Add me on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/viacinemaa/ Music used in this video: Stefan Ekström - Force of the Past Magnus Ludvigsson - Rain Pouring Down My Window Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Symmetry Stefan Ekström - The Long Goodbye Chapters: 00:00 - 00:26 - Prologue 00:26 - 03:33 - Meet Léon 03:33 - 08:54 - Natalie was the only choice 08:54 - 12:22 - Controversy 12:22 - 14:57 - Legacy