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Tarantino publicly called Paul Dano the “weakest fucking actor” on a podcast, triggering backlash; Dano later responded during a Sundance 20th‑anniversary reunion for Little Miss Sunshine with a gracious message thanking supporters, while fellow stars like Ethan Hawke and Toni Collette defended him, sparking conversation about the severity of public critiques in Hollywood.
At a Sundance 20th‑anniversary screening of Little Miss Sunshine, Paul Dano said he’s incredibly grateful for the defenders who spoke up after Quentin Tarantino mocked his performance in There Will Be Blood, noting how the world pushed back; the piece recounts cheers from George Clooney, Ben Stiller and others at Sundance and in interviews as the celebrity feud around Tarantino’s remarks playfully unfolds.
After Quentin Tarantino called Paul Dano the “weakest fucking actor in SAG” for There Will Be Blood, a chorus of tributes from Dano’s colleagues and fans followed. Dano said he was incredibly grateful the world spoke up for him so he didn’t have to, with Toni Collette and Little Miss Sunshine director duo Dayton and Faris weighing in. The moment coincides with a 20th‑anniversary Sundance screening of Little Miss Sunshine in Park City, as the industry rallies around Dano’s talents.
Paul Dano thanked fans and peers for defending him after Quentin Tarantino criticized his performance in There Will Be Blood, calling him weak; a wave of support from Reese Witherspoon, Matt Reeves, Ben Stiller, Alec Baldwin, George Clooney and Toni Collette followed, as Dano prepared for a Sundance screening of Little Miss Sunshine.
Paul Dano finally addresses Quentin Tarantino’s harsh critique of his performance in There Will Be Blood, saying he’s grateful for the outpouring of support as Sundance’s Little Miss Sunshine 20th‑anniversary screening approaches; colleagues including Toni Collette and directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris defend him, while Tarantino’s comments drew backlash for diminishing Dano’s work.
Quentin Tarantino criticized actor Paul Dano during a podcast, calling him weak and uninteresting, particularly in his role in 'There Will Be Blood,' despite Dano's acclaimed performances in other films. Tarantino also suggested that actor Austin Butler would have been better suited for Dano's role, which Dano originally played as a minor part before being cast in a dual role by director Paul Thomas Anderson.
Quentin Tarantino shared his top 20 films of the 21st century on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, ranking 'There Will Be Blood' at No. 5 but criticizing Paul Dano's performance as a flaw, which has sparked debate given Dano's acclaimed acting career. Tarantino preferred Austin Butler for the role and dismissed Dano as a 'non-entity,' despite Dano's widely praised performances in other films.
Quentin Tarantino criticized Paul Dano's performance in 'There Will Be Blood,' calling him the film's 'biggest flaw' and suggesting Austin Butler would have been a better choice for the role.