Lillard Reacts Strongly to Tarantino’s Criticism
This week, NBA star Damian Lillard expressed his disappointment over criticism he received from renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. During an event, Lillard reacted to Tarantino’s remarks regarding his acting abilities, stating that such comments can be hurtful.
Lillard Responds to Tarantino’s Critique
Tarantino recently expressed his disdain for Lillard as an actor during an interview on Bret Easton Ellis’ podcast. The director claimed that Lillard, along with other actors such as Owen Wilson, is part of a group he deems uninteresting. Tarantino described Paul Dano, the actor in question, as a “big, giant flaw” in the film “There Will Be Blood.” He suggested that Austin Butler would have performed better in Dano’s role.
Crowd Reaction to Lillard’s Response
During a public appearance over the weekend, Lillard addressed the crowd, emphasizing the unfairness of such critiques. “It hurts your feelings, it fking sucks,” he remarked, before noting that Tarantino would not criticize more prominent actors like Tom Cruise in the same manner.
Support for Paul Dano
Following Tarantino’s comments, other actors stepped up to defend Paul Dano. Notable figures such as Simu Liu and Alec Baldwin expressed their support, highlighting Dano’s talent.
- Simu Liu praised Dano as an “incredible actor” on social media.
- Alec Baldwin shared a video urging critics of Dano to reconsider their stance.
The incident has sparked discussions about the treatment of actors within the industry. It highlights the fine line between critique and personal attack, especially from influential personalities like Tarantino.
