LOS ANGELES: Actor Matthew Lillard says it “sucked” when Quentin Tarantino publicly criticised him last year, though he has long hoped to work with the Oscar-winning filmmaker. In an interview with People magazine, Lillard said he admires Tarantino's work and would “love” to be part of his films but was taken aback by the remarks. “I think he's a lovely filmmaker, and to just sort of get punched in the mouth was kind of a bummer,” the actor said. He has also appeared in the slasher movie Scream, You're Next, and the horror anthology The Life of Chuck. The actor said the backlash to Tarantino's comments and the wave of support he received from fans and colleagues felt surreal.

Source: Indian Express February 24, 2026 08:11 UTC