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Quentin Tarantino is one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, having experienced critical and commercial success. As a result, many actors can only dream of working with the director and it is very hard to pass on the opportunity. The same was true for actress Margot Robbie who signed on to play the female lead in a Tarantino film only to face backlash for her choice.
The fan backlash came in the heat of the controversy surrounding actress Uma Thurman, who had blamed Tarantino for a brutal crash on the sets ofKill Bill, as a part of a larger s*xual assault allegation against Harvey Weinstein. However, Robbie did not shy away from openly expressing her views on the situation and clarifying her choice to work with Tarantino.
Margot Robbie Reacted to Fans Criticizing Her For Working With Quentin Tarantino
ActressMargot Robbiewas cast as Sharon Tate in the 2019 comedy-drama filmOnce Upon a Time… in Hollywood, directed byQuentin Tarantino. The film marked Robbie’s first instance of working with him but her choice was criticized after footage of Uma Thurman’s car crash on Tarantino’sKill Billsurfacedonline.
During an interview withVogue, Robbie spoke about working with Tarantino, especially after the controversy surrounding the horrific car crash incident. She said:
It was my lifelong dream [to work with Tarantino], and I got to do it, and it makes me sad if people might hold that against me despite everything else I’m doing.
Robbie explained that she was saddened by the criticism and wondered if working with the filmmaker was the right choice.
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The actress revealed that given her work as a producer championing female-driven stories, the thought of working with a director like Tarantino conflicting with her personal goals had crossed her mind. However, Robbie agreed to work with Tarantino given her admiration for his work, and described it as the greatest experience of her life.
Quentin Tarantino Regrets Uma Thurman’s Horrific Car Crash onKill Bill
Quentin Tarantino worked withUma Thurmanon his martial arts action movie duologyKill Bill. However, while filming the project, Thurman found herself in a horrific car crash, which she only performed because Tarantino had insisted she perform her own driving stunts.
During an interview withDeadline, Tarantino opened up about the incident and took full responsibility for it. The director also revealed that he retrieved footage of the accident and handed it over to Thurman who used it in her allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein.
It’s the biggest regret of my life, getting her to do that stunt.
Tarantino made the above statement, expressing his feelings on the incident and adding that he failed to perform proper checks, resulting in the accident. In a social media post, Thurmanclarifiedthe situation, particularly Tarantino’s involvement in the accident.
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The actress stated that while the incident was negligent to the point of criminality, Tarantino was extremely remorseful about it. She added that while she had forgiven the director, the accident’s coverup was unforgivable implying her anger was towards Weinstein. Thurman laterstatedthat she was open to working with Tarantino in the future.
Both parts ofKill Billcan be rented on Amazon Prime Video.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
