Quentin Tarantino’s Latest Project Update
Quentin Tarantino has recently shed light on why he decided to scrap his plans for "The Movie Critic", a project that was initially intended to be his 10th film and potentially his last, as he has promised to stop making films after reaching this milestone.
The Reason Behind Scrapping "The Movie Critic"
Tarantino explained that he wasn’t excited about what he had written during pre-production. He felt that the skills he had learned from his previous film, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", such as transforming Los Angeles into 1969 Hollywood without using CGI, were not being utilized effectively in "The Movie Critic". He stated that the process of transforming LA into an older time period had already been done in his previous film, making "The Movie Critic" feel too similar.
Alternative Plans for "The Movie Critic"
Tarantino also revealed that "The Movie Critic" was set in 1977 and was being developed as an eight-episode TV series. Although the project is currently on hold, Tarantino has not ruled out the possibility of returning to it in the future if he changes his opinion about the written content.
Clarifying Rumors About "The Movie Critic"
Tarantino addressed rumors that "The Movie Critic" was a narrative follow-up to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", stating that the two stories have no common characters. However, he did refer to "The Movie Critic" as a "spiritual sequel". Brad Pitt was initially set to play the leading role, which led to speculation that he would be reprising his role as Cliff Booth from "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
Tarantino’s Creative Challenge
Tarantino explained that the idea behind "The Movie Critic" was to take a mundane job, such as being a film critic, and make it interesting. He saw this as a challenge and believed that if he could create an engaging film or TV show about a film critic, it would be a significant achievement.
Current Projects and Future Plans
After putting "The Movie Critic" on hold, Tarantino began working on "The Adventures of Cliff Booth", a continuation of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". The project is currently in production, with David Fincher at the helm. Tarantino is also set to open a play in London’s West End in 2026, followed by work on his 10th and potentially final feature film.
Addressing Speculation About His Legacy
Tarantino addressed speculation about his legacy and the pressure to deliver a successful 10th film. He dismissed the idea that he is "paralyzed with fear" about his legacy, stating that he is not fragile or fearful about his final film. Instead, he seems to be approaching the project with his usual confidence and creativity.
