We can expect to see these 9 actors if a Quentin Tarantino movie is coming up

Deeya
Still from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Image via Sony Pictures)
Still from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Image via Sony Pictures)

Quentin Tarantino is one of the most acclaimed directors in the present times. His movies are characterized by dialogue-heavy scenes and zany characters that have revolutionized the landscape of Hollywood movies. Even though there is intense violence in his movies, Quentin Tarantino is still able to bring it under the ambit of stylishness. From his early independent work in Reservoir Dogs to Pulp Fiction, to his more mainstream work in Django Unchained and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the director has always expanded the scope of creativity in movies. Over his long and illustrious career, the director has forged partnerships with many actors, who have always worked in more than one of his projects. Therefore, if a new movie would to come, fans can expect these 9 familiar faces to be present in a Quentin Tarantino movie.


Uma Thurman, Brad Pitt, and other actors that can be expected in an upcoming Quentin Tarantino movie

1. Samuel L. Jackson

Still from Pulp Fiction (Image via Miramax)
Still from Pulp Fiction (Image via Miramax)

One of the most iconic Quentin Tarantino collaborators is Samuel L. Jackson. From being Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction to being Major Marquis Warren in The Hateful Eight, the veteran actor can be expected to be seen in the famous director’s upcoming movie because Samuel L. Jackson brings gravitas and explosive energy in every scene that he is in. The actor can deliver sharp dialogues and steal the scene, which is what Quentin Tarantino wants from his actors. The two have formed a strong actor and director bond and if there is anyone who can bring the director’s story alive, then it is Samuel L. Jackson. From playing a hitman to a slave turned bounty hunter, the actor believes in the scripts that Quentin Tarantino gives him and is able to execute them perfectly. On the other hand, their partnership works because Tarantino also trusts Jackson to ground even the most absurd monologues with conviction and style. Fans expect the actor to show up, even if only in a cameo, because he elevates the mood instantly. If Tarantino directs another film, Jackson’s involvement would almost feel mandatory.


2. Uma Thurman

Still from Kill Bill (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Kill Bill (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Another famous muse of Quentin Tarantino is Uma Thurman, who shares a bond with the director, that few other actors have. Once again, the enigmatic actress delivered a stellar performance in Pulp Fiction and continued to bring life to Tarantino’s vision through her fiery performance in Kill Bill. As The Bride, she delivered one of cinema’s most brutal yet poetic performances. Thurman is the one who most definitively shaped Tarantino’s idea of a female lead—violent, resilient, and emotionally rich. Therefore, it is natural for fans to expect Uma Thurman in any new Quentin Tarantino movie immediately. Whether in an assassin’s garb or a new original role, Uma’s presence brings a lot of weight, familiarity, and excitement for fans of the director. If Tarantino is truly planning a movie, it’d be expected that the actress who helped define his vision of vengeance, survival, and style, would be there.


3. Leonardo DiCaprio

Still from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Image via Sony Pictures)
Still from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Image via Sony Pictures)

While Quentin Tarantino has fewer collaborations with Leonardo DiCaprio, he has still made an impact upon the director’s projects. As Calvin Candie in Django Unchained, he stunned audiences with a villainous performance that was both charming and horrifying, which Tarantino loves from his actor. Then came Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, where DiCaprio’s portrayal of Rick Dalton earned him massive acclaim and reminded fans of Tarantino’s ability to bring out an actor’s full range. Quentin Tarantino would love to cast Leonardo DiCaprio in his next project because the actor is a director’s actor and can easily mold himself to the vision of the director. DiCaprio is dedicated and can improvise on the spot, leading to candid moments in the movie, which Tarantino loves. Both of them respect each other mutually and fans can now expect DiCaprio to be seen in the next Tarantino outing. Leonardo has immense range and he can perfectly fit Tarantino’s larger-than-life storytelling. Further, he brings nuance to characters that could otherwise feel cartoonish, which is ideal for Tarantino’s blend of pulp and drama.


4. Brad Pitt

Still from Inglorious Basterds (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Inglorious Basterds (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Another actor who has now become a regular in the Quentin Tarantino universe is Brad Pitt. He has slowly become a regular fixture in the director’s filmography and has proved his acting prowess. From Lt. Aldo Raine in Inglourious Basterds, where he delivered the perfect mix of satire and swagger, which Quentin Tarantino loves, to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, where he played Cliff Booth with a lot of cool, Pitt is one of Tarantino’s most understated actors ever. Pitt has that natural charisma and dry delivery, which works brilliantly with Tarantino’s dialogue-heavy style. He’s the kind of actor who can say volumes with a smirk or a pause, which works beautifully in Tarantino’s cinematic world, where subtext often matters more than action. Therefore, it is natural that fans can expect a Pitt and Tarantino collaboration if the director takes to the director’s chair again.


5. Christoph Waltz

Still from Django Unchained (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Django Unchained (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

An actor who became Hollywood royalty due to Quentin Tarantino, Christoph Waltz owes his career to the director. When Waltz became Hans Linda in Inglorious Basterds, viewers were thrilled to see a uniquely menacing yet polite villain in a movie. The role not only earned him an Oscar, it showcased how easily the director can bring out the best in an actor. Further, Quentin Tarantino kept him under his wings and casted Waltz as Dr. King Schultz in Django Unchained, which once again shows the actor’s majestic acting capabilities. Again, the actor won an Oscar. Therefore, it is expected that when Tarantino directs a new movie, viewers would get to see Christoph Waltz in the project. The actor has been able to bring the director’s vision to life and has great flexibility. He is an actor who can blend menace with charm and bring warmth to vengeance, which aligns perfectly with Tarantino’s tonal extremes. If a new movie needs a villain with eloquence or a hero who subverts expectations, Waltz is a go-to pick. Christoph Waltz is always compelling in his roles and can be expected in a new Tarantino movie, if it happens.


6. Tim Roth

Still from Reservoir Dogs (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Reservoir Dogs (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Tim Roth is one of the few actors who has been with Quentin Tarantino since the beginning. He has appeared in Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and The Hateful Eight. Tim Roth brings a wiry unpredictability to his roles that Quentin Tarantino clearly loves. He is the actor that the director looks towards when he needs someone to fill the gap immediately. Further, Tim Roth’s performances always feel dangerous and risky, which Quentin Tarantino loves. The director and actor have so much trust that Roth is ready to take risks with his character and add quirks to his delivery. This fits Tarantino’s penchant for long, intense dialogue exchanges. Roth is often casted in roles that require a certain moral ambiguity, and the actor excels at those kinds of roles and makes viewers uncomfortable, which is something that Tarantino loves. Quentin Tarantino seems to reserve him for specific and memorable parts, but Roth’s presence always feels like a nostalgic throwback to the director’s roots. If a new Tarantino movie is coming, Roth might not be the headliner, but he would definitely be an important character who can steal the scene with his deceptiveness.


7. Zoë Bell

Still from Death Proof (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Death Proof (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Quentin Tarantino loves to pull actors under his wing, who seem to impress him a lot. The stuntwoman-turned-actress Zoë Bell is one of them. She has become a favorite of the director and much of her transition into an acting career has been guided by Quentin Tarantino. She has appeared in Death Proof, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Interestingly, she initially doubled for Uma Thurman in Kill Bill. Tarantino loves to showcase the toughness of Bell in movies and puts her in physically demanding roles that blend humor and grit. The actress represents Tarantino’s love for raw authenticity and the fact that she performs her own stunts, brings a raw, physical energy to every frame. Whether she’s hanging from a dangerous prop or delivering punchy dialogue, she captures the spirit of old-school action. Therefore, if Tarantino is planning another movie, fans can expect Bell in his work, which would be a nod to the director’s continuing tradition of giving underrated talent a moment to shine.


8. Michael Madsen

Still from Reservoir Dogs (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Reservoir Dogs (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Another actor who has been a symbol of Quentin Tarantino’s early career, is Michael Madsen. From appearing as Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs, where he delivered one of the most terrifyingly calm performances of all time to later appeared in Kill Bill and The Hateful Eight, Michael Madsen has often played the rugged, emotionally ambiguous men with violence simmering beneath the surface. Tarantino loved raw and grit and the actor perfectly portrays those qualities. He lights up the scene with his enigmatic aura and the director seems to keep coming back to him. The actor embodies a kind of masculine cool that the director loves as it is grizzled, weary, but somehow still charismatic. Even when Madsen’s screen time is short, his impact is felt. Quentin Tarantino often casts Madsen in ensemble-heavy stories where personality is an important aspect. The actor has always been loyal to the director and if there is another film on the horizon, fans can at least expect a brief appearance. Madsen is the tough guy with a raspy voice and any Tarantino movie would feel incomplete without the actor who has been there since the beginning.


9. Kurt Russell

Still from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Image via Sony Pictures)
Still from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Image via Sony Pictures)

Kurt Russell has always been able to give vision to Quentin Tarantino’s work and their collaboration together in Death Proof, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood prove that Russell can lean into the director’s sensibilities while bringing old-school Hollywood grit. As Stuntman Mike in Death Proof, Russell was simultaneously charming and terrifying, which Tarantino loves in his villains. In The Hateful Eight, he was the rugged bounty hunter with a mysterious past, and his performance added gravity and depth to the movie. Kurt Russell has that classic western appeal that complements Tarantino’s love for genre films. He’s tough, expressive, and can immediately understand what Quentin Tarantino wants from his actors. Plus, he naturally balances machismo with humor. Quentin Tarantino seems to see Russell as a bridge between vintage action cinema and modern storytelling. Therefore, if a new movie is coming, it can be expected that Russell would make a great fit.

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Edited by Deeya