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Reno portrayed Léon as a "man-child"—mentally slow and emotionally stunted—to ensure his relationship with Mathilda was perceived as paternal and non-predatory.

The story follows (Jean Reno), a solitary, milk-drinking Italian-American hitman living in New York City. His regimented life is disrupted when he reluctantly shelters his 12-year-old neighbor, Mathilda Lando (Natalie Portman), whose family is murdered by corrupt DEA agents. Seeking revenge for her younger brother, Mathilda convinces Léon to teach her his "cleaning" trade. The Three Iconic Leads LГ©on

Playing the psychotic, pill-popping antagonist Norman Stansfield, Oldman delivered a famously over-the-top performance. Many of his most iconic moments, including the shouted "EVERYONE!" line, were improvised to amuse the director. Production & Controversy Reno portrayed Léon as a "man-child"—mentally slow and