Matthew Lillard Reacts to Quentin Tarantino’s Critique of His Acting

Matthew Lillard has responded to Quentin Tarantino’s recent critique of his acting. This discussion took place during Lillard’s appearance at GalaxyCon in Columbus, Ohio, where he expressed his feelings about Tarantino’s comments.

Matthew Lillard on Tarantino’s Critique

During a podcast, Quentin Tarantino referred to Lillard as one of his least favorite actors. The ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ star, aged 55, noted the critical remarks, which drew boos from his fans in attendance.

Lillard remarked, “Quentin Tarantino this week said he didn’t like me as an actor,” highlighting the disparity between the admiration he receives from his fans and his standing in Hollywood. He stated, “It hurts your feelings… I’m very popular in this room. I’m not very popular in Hollywood.”

The Impact of Tarantino’s Comments

His comments elicited support from fans, with one shouting, “We love you!” to which Lillard graciously responded, “Thank you.”

Quentin Tarantino made his remarks on ‘The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast’ while discussing his favorite films. He included Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘There Will Be Blood’ in his top picks but criticized Paul Dano’s performance in the film. Tarantino described Dano’s acting as a “non-entity performance,” going so far as to label him “the weakest male actor in SAG.” He further stated, “I don’t care for Matthew Lillard,” amongst other actors he disapproved of.

Support from the Community

• Director Matt Reeves defended Paul Dano on social media, calling him “an incredible actor.”
• Comedian Ben Stiller praised Dano as “brilliant” and Simu Liu echoed similar sentiments about Dano’s talent.
• Fans rallied around Lillard as well, with actress Gina Darling calling him “insanely kind and incredibly talented.”

In light of these events, Lillard is experiencing a career resurgence. He recently reprised his role as William Afton in ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’, which led the box office. He is also set to return as Stu Macher in the upcoming ‘Scream 7’ and will feature in ‘Daredevil: Born Again.’

Reflecting on his career, Lillard stated, “As you’re rounding second base headed for home on a career, to get a resurgence so late in life is a gift.” His journey illustrates the unpredictable nature of Hollywood and the enduring support of loyal fans.

As fans continue to rally around both Lillard and Dano, the discourse surrounding Tarantino’s critique highlights significant conversations about respect and recognition in the film industry.