19 iconic Movie/TV Show scenes that are completely improvised

Modified Jan 20, 2025 10:54 ET

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) | Image Source: New Line Cinema

14. Leo’s Bloody Hand – Django Unchained (2012)

Django Unchained (2012) | Image Source: The Weinstein Company

In the dinner scene of Django Unchained, Leonardo DiCaprio, in a scene, accidentally smashes a glass and cuts his hand. Rather than stopping, he continued acting, using the injury to heighten the intensity of the scene. Wiping his bloody hand across Kerry Washington's face was completely ad-libbed and shocked both the cast and the audience. He also loved the raw energy of the take and made sure it appeared in the final cut, one of the film's most powerful moments.