What's Eating Gilbert Grape, based on a 1991 novel by Peter Hedges, was well received and earned 19-year-old Leonardo his first Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for his portrayal as Arnie. "There was a bitter tea there," Corey acknowledged. "But that said, you don't hang on those, you get past 'em."

Corey Feldman, the 53-year-old actor famous for his roles in classic ’80s films like The Goonies and The Lost Boys, has made a serious accusation against Johnny Depp. Feldman claims that Depp’s actions caused him to lose his role in the 1993 film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.

Corey Feldman has a bone to pick with Johnny Depp. While appearing on the Wednesday, March 26, episode of the "Magnificent Others With Billy Corgan" podcast, Feldman claimed he was cast for Leonardo DiCaprio's role in What's Eating Gilbert Grape until Depp got him kicked out of the 1993 movie.