When it comes to iconic celebrity duos, Samuel L Jackson and Quentin Tarantino are some of the most impactful and loved ones. Out of the nine films that the director has made so far, the actor has been in six of them. Tarantino is very selective about the movies he makes and the roles he picks. Much like Christopher Nolan, a lot of the actors he works with are those he has known for quite a long time.
From Leonardo DiCaprio to Brad Pitt; Uma Thurman and even Samuel L Jackson, there is a list of people who may be his top choice when it comes to casting. However, he is not biased towards them. There have been moments when various actors wished to be a part of his films but he had a different vision in mind. One such case also happened with Jackson, who seems to be in almost every film of the director.
Samuel L Jackson Was Rejected By Quentin Tarantino For Inglorious Basterds
Samuel L Jackson has been in almost every project that Quentin Tarantino has developed. He has been able to find a role in some of the most uncanny movies of his as well. Even though Tarantino thought it would be peculiar for him to be in the film, Jackson managed to find a role for himself in Uma Thurman’s Kill Bill as well. Their friendship has given a balance to both their filmographies.
“I need a real French black guy.”
A movie that the actor could not be a part of was Inglorious Basterds. The movie starred Brad Pitt and Jackson wanted a role in the film. After searching for some time, he found a French man whom he could portray, and the Secret Invasion actor was even ready to learn French for it. Tarantino rejected the idea completely, stating that he preferred hiring a French actor instead.
Samuel L Jackson Could Be In Quentin Tarantino’s Final Film
Although nothing has been confirmed yet, The Movie Critic will be Quentin Tarantino’s tenth and final film. He will be retiring after it and hanging his cape and will pave the path for other directors to rise just like he did. The cast of the film is yet to be announced. However, when Samuel L Jackson was asked about whether or not they would be able to collaborate once again.
The actor did not deny being a part of it. However, he did not admit to anything either. It is all still speculative, but it is safe to say that there is a big chance for the actor to be a major part of the movie.
Inglorious Basterds is streaming on Netflix.
Source: CinemaXplorer
