"Everyone was perfectly cast": Dillon Freasier defends Paul Dano after Quentin Tarantino critique

Quentin Tarantino has recently expressed very strong views on the performance of Paul Dano in There Will Be Blood. His remarks went viral and divided movie enthusiasts. Some agreed with his view; others strongly disagreed. The discussion gained attention because the movie is widely respected and revered.

On The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, Tarantino made the remarks. He stated that the film was near-perfect but that it was Paul Dano who damaged the final product. He also indicated that Austin Butler would have been a better fit for the role. This stood out because Butler was a teenager at the time the film was produced.

Dillon Freasier, the actor portraying the younger H.W. Plainview, has now spoken out. He defended the movie and the cast in a new interview with TMZ. He also expressed respect for Tarantino but made it clear that he does not agree with him.

Dillon Freasier said the film was perfect as it was

Dillon Freasier says Quentin Tarantino has the right to his opinion. He also says Tarantino is often correct when it comes to movies. Still, he believes this time the famous director was not accurate. In his view, the movie worked because of every actor involved.

Freasier told TMZ, “The film is perfect. It’s a work of art. And it’s that way because everyone was perfectly cast.”

His statement supports Paul Dano and the rest of the cast. He made it clear that he does not agree with the claim that Dano hurt the movie.

He also addressed Quentin Tarantino’s comment about Austin Butler. Tarantino said Butler would have been a better choice for the role. Freasier found that idea unrealistic. He pointed out that Butler was only 15 years old at the time, while Paul Dano was in his early 20s. Freasier laughed at the comparison and said it did not make sense to him.

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Respect for Quentin Tarantino, but disagreement on this take

Even though Freasier disagreed with Quentin Tarantino, he made sure to speak with respect. He said he is a fan of Tarantino’s work. He believes Tarantino is confident in his opinions and stands by them.

Freasier also said that fans who feel upset by the comments are allowed to feel that way. He explained that people can respect a filmmaker and still disagree with them. His message focused on balance and fairness.

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Freasier also shared details about his own life after the movie. There Will Be Blood is his only acting credit. He said he enjoyed making the film but never planned to become a full-time actor. After the movie, he chose to live a private life instead of staying in Hollywood.

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