Hold onto your hats, folks. Believe it or not, Tom Cruise could have been riding shotgun in Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, instead of the one and only Brad Pitt. That's right, the legendary director himself spilled the beans during a recent chat with Josh Horowitz on his "Happy Sad Confused" podcast. The two actually had conversations about Tom taking on the role of the rugged stuntman Cliff Booth. But as they say, that's showbiz!
Here's what Quentin had to say: "We had a great chat about it. Tom's a fantastic guy, and we really hit it off. It could happen on something else down the road." The Pulp Fiction mastermind went on to emphasize how well their meeting went, adding that the two connected on a personal level. But life—and casting—sometimes takes unexpected turns.
Quentin Tarantino's Dream Cast
Now, Quentin is nothing if not practical. He's more than thrilled with the stellar cast he ended up with—Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. "Here's the deal," Quentin explained during the same podcast. "People always ask me, 'Was it always these two guys?' And I tell them, 'Well, it's the casting coup of the decade.' You can't bank on that kind of magic happening." He went on to clarify that while he had his dream actors in mind, there are so many variables involved: timing, availability, and whether the actors are genuinely interested in the roles. It's a delicate dance, folks!
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Quentin added, "Let me tell you something, I had around eight different actor pairings that could have realistically fit into this movie. But let's be honest, the ones I got? They were definitely my top choices." And who could argue with that? The combination of Pitt and DiCaprio is nothing short of cinematic gold.
Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio: A Legendary Pairing
Interestingly enough, while Tom Cruise and Angelina Jolie's ex-husband did collaborate on Interview with the Vampire, Brad and Leo hadn't shared the big screen until Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Sure, they crossed paths way back when on the set of Growing Pains, but this was their first major film together. During an interview on Today, the Inception star reminisced about those early days, saying, "We're talking about decades ago, but we were on the same television show." Talk about full-circle moments!
The All-Star Cast of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
And let's not forget the rest of the incredible lineup in this highly anticipated film, which hit theaters on July 26. Alongside Pitt and DiCaprio, the movie boasts a star-studded cast featuring Margot Robbie, Kurt Russell, Timothy Olyphant, Al Pacino, and the late Luke Perry. Critics are already raving about it, and with good reason. This film is a cinematic masterpiece, blending Tarantino's signature style with a powerful narrative that resonates deeply.
So, folks, mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to see it either!
