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Tarantino publicly called Paul Dano the “weakest fucking actor” on a podcast, triggering backlash; Dano later responded during a Sundance 20th‑anniversary reunion for Little Miss Sunshine with a gracious message thanking supporters, while fellow stars like Ethan Hawke and Toni Collette defended him, sparking conversation about the severity of public critiques in Hollywood.
Paul Dano has broken his silence about Quentin Tarantino’s harsh appraisal of him, where Tarantino called Dano a “weak, weak, uninteresting guy” after praising There Will Be Blood. At a Sundance screening marking the 20th anniversary of Little Miss Sunshine, Dano expressed gratitude for the support he’s received, with high-profile colleagues like Toni Collette, Ben Stiller and Reese Witherspoon publicly defending him. George Clooney also spoke out against cruelty toward actors, noting he would be honored to work with Dano, and the film’s directors defended him, calling Tarantino’s remarks an embarrassment.
At a Sundance 20th‑anniversary screening of Little Miss Sunshine, Paul Dano said he’s incredibly grateful for the defenders who spoke up after Quentin Tarantino mocked his performance in There Will Be Blood, noting how the world pushed back; the piece recounts cheers from George Clooney, Ben Stiller and others at Sundance and in interviews as the celebrity feud around Tarantino’s remarks playfully unfolds.
After Quentin Tarantino called Paul Dano the “weakest fucking actor in SAG” for There Will Be Blood, a chorus of tributes from Dano’s colleagues and fans followed. Dano said he was incredibly grateful the world spoke up for him so he didn’t have to, with Toni Collette and Little Miss Sunshine director duo Dayton and Faris weighing in. The moment coincides with a 20th‑anniversary Sundance screening of Little Miss Sunshine in Park City, as the industry rallies around Dano’s talents.
Paul Dano thanked fans and peers for defending him after Quentin Tarantino criticized his performance in There Will Be Blood, calling him weak; a wave of support from Reese Witherspoon, Matt Reeves, Ben Stiller, Alec Baldwin, George Clooney and Toni Collette followed, as Dano prepared for a Sundance screening of Little Miss Sunshine.
Paul Dano finally addresses Quentin Tarantino’s harsh critique of his performance in There Will Be Blood, saying he’s grateful for the outpouring of support as Sundance’s Little Miss Sunshine 20th‑anniversary screening approaches; colleagues including Toni Collette and directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris defend him, while Tarantino’s comments drew backlash for diminishing Dano’s work.
George Clooney defended Paul Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard after Quentin Tarantino called Dano 'weak' in a December interview, urging kindness in Hollywood and saying he’d be honored to work with them as backlash from fans and fellow actors followed.
George Clooney says he would be honored to work with Paul Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard and condemns cruelty in Hollywood after Quentin Tarantino’s recent criticisms of those actors; Tarantino’s comments sparked support for Dano, with Lillard calling the remarks damaging and Wilson not yet commenting, while Clooney and Tarantino have a history together dating back to From Dusk Till Dawn.
George Clooney responded to Quentin Tarantino's recent insults about Paul Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard by saying he would be honored to work with those actors and criticizing Tarantino for cruelty; the remarks came as Clooney accepted best actor at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards for ‘Jay Kelly’ and reflected his appreciation for acting peers and collaboration with Noah Baumbach.
Quentin Tarantino criticized actor Paul Dano during a podcast, calling him weak and uninteresting, particularly in his role in 'There Will Be Blood,' despite Dano's acclaimed performances in other films. Tarantino also suggested that actor Austin Butler would have been better suited for Dano's role, which Dano originally played as a minor part before being cast in a dual role by director Paul Thomas Anderson.
Quentin Tarantino shared his top 20 films of the 21st century on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, ranking 'There Will Be Blood' at No. 5 but criticizing Paul Dano's performance as a flaw, which has sparked debate given Dano's acclaimed acting career. Tarantino preferred Austin Butler for the role and dismissed Dano as a 'non-entity,' despite Dano's widely praised performances in other films.
Quentin Tarantino criticized Paul Dano's performance in 'There Will Be Blood,' calling him the film's 'biggest flaw' and suggesting Austin Butler would have been a better choice for the role.
Paul Dano is set to star in A24's drama 'The Chaperones,' directed by India Donaldson, about three friends hired to transport a troubled teen across the country, with a cast including Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson. The film is produced by Robert Pattinson’s Icki Eneo Arlo and Brad Pitt’s Plan B, marking multiple reunions for Dano with these production companies.
'The Wizard Of The Kremlin,' directed by Olivier Assayas and starring Jude Law and Paul Dano, premiered at the Venice Film Festival to an almost 12-minute standing ovation, depicting a fictionalized account of a Russian spin doctor aiding Vladimir Putin's rise to power, and received enthusiastic critical and audience acclaim.
Paul Dano stars as Vadim Baranov in Olivier Assayas' political thriller 'The Wizard of the Kremlin,' exploring themes of power, truth, and political manipulation set against the backdrop of Russia's tumultuous transition from the Soviet Union to the Russian Federation. Dano discusses his approach to the complex role and the film's relevance to contemporary political landscapes.