Leonardo DiCaprio filming ‘Titanic’.Photo:BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGA

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

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Titaniccame out 26 years ago this December, but months prior to that, never-before-seen images from the movie’s set were released, before they head to auction next month atHenry Aldridge & Sonin the U.K.

The photos previously belonged to a British collector, who handed them over to Henry Aldridge & Son.

Here, see the photos for the very first time.

01of 12Taking FiveLeonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet filming ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGALeonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet — a.k.a. Jack Dawson and  Rose DeWitt — took a break on the set ofTitanicin Mexico in 1996.“It’s amazing and incredible to have been part of something that, you know, is so steeped in nostalgia for people and still resonates with people in the way that it does,“Winslet toldGood Morning Americain 2022.“It’s a huge, huge honor that people still love something that I was a part of all those years ago.”

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Taking Five

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet filming ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGA

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet — a.k.a. Jack Dawson and  Rose DeWitt — took a break on the set ofTitanicin Mexico in 1996.

“It’s amazing and incredible to have been part of something that, you know, is so steeped in nostalgia for people and still resonates with people in the way that it does,“Winslet toldGood Morning Americain 2022.“It’s a huge, huge honor that people still love something that I was a part of all those years ago.”

02of 12Youthful GlowLeonardo DiCaprio filming ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGADiCaprio was just 21 when the movie filmed.“It became something that we could’ve never foreseen.”the actor toldDeadlineof the movie’s box office take and lasting legacy. “It was shocking.”

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Youthful Glow

Leonardo DiCaprio filming ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGA

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

DiCaprio was just 21 when the movie filmed.

“It became something that we could’ve never foreseen.”the actor toldDeadlineof the movie’s box office take and lasting legacy. “It was shocking.”

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Float Your Boat

The set of ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGA

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

“It is uncanny how similar the photo of the model of the Titanic with scaffolding underneath looks like the actual liner in the shipyard in Belfast in 1911,” said auctioneer Andrew Aldridge.

04of 12On the RoadFrancis Fisher filming ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGAWith a dressed-up Winslet in the background,Francis Fisher— who played family matriarch Ruth Dewitt Bukater — got a quick touch-up between scenes.

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On the Road

Francis Fisher filming ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGA

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

With a dressed-up Winslet in the background,Francis Fisher— who played family matriarch Ruth Dewitt Bukater — got a quick touch-up between scenes.

05of 12Walk the WalkLeonardo DiCaprio filming ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGADiCaprio made his way between filming locations during a day on set.According to EW, the majority of the film was shot in Baja California, Mexico, at Baja Studios. The soundstage has a “massive” water tank, EW reported, that has also been home to sets forDeep Blue Sea(1999), Pearl Harbor(2001),andMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World(2003).

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Walk the Walk

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

DiCaprio made his way between filming locations during a day on set.

According to EW, the majority of the film was shot in Baja California, Mexico, at Baja Studios. The soundstage has a “massive” water tank, EW reported, that has also been home to sets forDeep Blue Sea(1999), Pearl Harbor(2001),andMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World(2003).

06of 12Quiet on the SetThe set of ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGAIn one photo, director James Cameron got down to business with a sunglasses-clad DiCaprio.

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Quiet on the Set

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

In one photo, director James Cameron got down to business with a sunglasses-clad DiCaprio.

07of 12Love for LeoLeonardo DiCaprio filming ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGA"There was a meeting with Leo and then there was a screen test with Leo,“Cameron recalled of the actor’s auditions in a 2022 interview.“The meeting was funny because I am sitting in my conference room, waiting to meet an actor. And I look around, and all the women in the entire office are in the meeting. They all wanted to meet Leo. It was hysterical.”

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Love for Leo

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

“There was a meeting with Leo and then there was a screen test with Leo,“Cameron recalled of the actor’s auditions in a 2022 interview.“The meeting was funny because I am sitting in my conference room, waiting to meet an actor. And I look around, and all the women in the entire office are in the meeting. They all wanted to meet Leo. It was hysterical.”

08of 12Ship Has SailedThe set of ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGAAccording to NPR, the replica of the RMS Titanic that Cameron’s crew built for the movie was 90 percent of the size of the original boat.

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Ship Has Sailed

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

According to NPR, the replica of the RMS Titanic that Cameron’s crew built for the movie was 90 percent of the size of the original boat.

09of 12Going GlamThe set of ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGAKathy Bates, who played the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown, posed for a photo with a fellow castmate.

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Going Glam

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

Kathy Bates, who played the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown, posed for a photo with a fellow castmate.

10of 12Major MomentKate Winslet filming ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGAFilming the opening embarkation scenes required lots of extras — but all eyes were on an impeccably styled Winslet.

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Major Moment

Kate Winslet filming ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGA

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

Filming the opening embarkation scenes required lots of extras — but all eyes were on an impeccably styled Winslet.

11of 12Extras, ExtrasThe set of ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGACan you spot Kate?

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Extras, Extras

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

Can you spot Kate?

12of 12Photo FinishA book of photos from the set of ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGATheTitanicphotos hit the auction block on Nov. 11.

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Photo Finish

A book of photos from the set of ‘Titanic’.BNPS/Henry Aldridge&Son/MEGA

Incredible behind-the-scenes photos of the filming of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ have surfaced 27 years later, as they hit the auction block in the UK. The never-before-seen candid snaps were taken by an unknown member of the cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie while filming on location in Mexico in 1996

TheTitanicphotos hit the auction block on Nov. 11.

source: people.com