Overview
- Lillard told People he would love to work with Quentin Tarantino, calling the criticism a “bummer” that felt like being “punched in the mouth.”
- Tarantino’s remarks originated last fall on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, where he derided Paul Dano as “the weakest f---ing actor in SAG” and said he didn’t care for Lillard or Owen Wilson.
- George Clooney, James Gunn and Mike Flanagan publicly praised Lillard after the episode circulated, with Clooney saying he would be honored to work with those Tarantino criticized.
- Lillard first addressed the slight at GalaxyCon in Columbus, acknowledging it hurt and noting such comments aren’t leveled at top‑line stars.
- Paul Dano later said at Sundance that he was grateful others spoke up for him, while Lillard continues pressing ahead with projects including a return in Scream 7.