Leo opts out of Sydney premiere After premieres in New York and Cannes, Leonardo DiCaprio has dropped out of the Australian launch of The Great Gatsby. The Hollywood star, who plays Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann's lavish adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel, has cited a schedule change for missing the Sydney premiere this week. "My time shooting, living and working in Sydney, with the most amazing Australian cast and crew, was an experience I won't forget," he said in a statement. It was such a great joy to reunite with Baz, who was endlessly inspiring on The Great Gatsby and most importantly is a great friend of mine. DiCaprio was to have appeared at a press conference on Tuesday then the Australian premiere at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter on Wednesday. Still expected are Luhrmann, his wife, designer Catherine Martin, and stars Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan,Joel Edgerton and Elizabeth Debicki.