Inglourious Basterds

[therealjohng]

Well according to this: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=46281, Tarantino is
gonna be moving fast with this film, so here is your thread on this bad boy.



Go to town.

[Bourne101]

This movie is going to own. I can't wait to see who they cast.

[DaMovieMan]

This is going to shut-up all those newly formed Tarantino-haters....I hope.


Needless to say, can't wait and if it wasn't for the Watchmen it would be my most anticipated movie of '09. I doubt he'll be done with it by Cannes though.

I also hope he gives Buscemi a role. That guy needs to get back on track.

[Moviefan1234]

With the impending actors strike, I don't see how this can be done in eleven months.

[therealjohng]

Then I'm calling Tarantino so I can be in this.

[Le_Big_Mac]

Great news!

[bigred760]

I hope it's not rushed; Tarantino has never been one to hurry his movies.

Why start now?

Nevertheless, I'm still very much looking forward to it.

[JINYX]

Can't wait, this is going to be great.

[unspoken]

I'm there opening night. And the night after. And probably the night after that too.

Unbelievably stoked for this.

[Tweek]

He hopes to have it done.

I'll wait until further developments to get excited. Much further. QT=Tease.

:D

[jdparker]

I cannot wait any longer.. Inglorious Bastards has been like the Chinese Democracy of films for too long. I'm hoping Tarantino is ready to go, cause I think everyone else is.

[xseanymacx]

When filming actually I starts...I'll actually get excited.

[DarthWade]

Don't know if this is true, but on CHUD it was mentioned that it will be split in 2 like Kill Bill was.

I'm also happy, but I'm keeping myself in check until production actually starts on this damn thing. I've been waiting years for it, so I won't get my hopes up until casting has been done, etc....

I'd like to see Tim Roth again, Trejo would be awesome, we'll probably get Madsen I think...

[Grand_Marquis]

And if Christopher Walken makes a cameo appearance, I'm so there.

[killuminati003]

Ah, it might be good, but I'm not dying with anticipation or anything. I'll just watch the original and Dirty Dozen a few times until it comes out...that should hold me over.

[MidnightAngel]

Haven't seen this movie? Is it ok to watch? I've heard it will be released on dvd and Blu-ray this year.

[APzombie]

I found this on the IMDB news page:

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is desperate to cast porn star Tera Patrick in his forthcoming film.

The Kill Bill moviemaker is reportedly looking to hire Patrick for his remake of the 1966 cult film Faster, Pussycat, Kill! Kill!, about three women on a violent road trip.

A source tells New York gossip column Page Six, "Quentin loves her, and she's a dead ringer for original star Tura Satana."

And the adult film star insists she would love to take on the role.

She adds, "It would be the hottest remake ever, and I'm honoured to be considered. I was built for this part."

thats cute. but i for one wouldn't like a Tarentino remake of Faster Pussycat... Inglorious Bastards is one thing, the original isn't great and Tarantinos sounds ambitious as hell. I'm just kind of tired of the Grindhouse stuff. More original ideas with strong characters and actual drama with some elements of those explotation films are great, but pure remakes with the tone of Death Proof or even the original Faster Pussycat is just tame.

[Grand_Marquis]

It feels like Tarantino has the attention span of a goldfish.

[ilovemovies]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=46704


Tarantino Prepping Bastards for an October Start
Source: The Hollywood Reporter July 9, 2008


Quentin Tarantino is once again teaming with The Weinstein Company as he readies Inglorious Bastards for an October shoot, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The writer/director is reteaming with the Weinsteins for his long-gestating World War II action tale about a Dirty Dozen-like group of soldiers behind enemy lines. The Weinstein Company will co-finance the film, distribute it domestically and oversee production and worldwide marketing.

Since the production will film in Europe and is looking toward an accelerated production schedule so that it can be finished in time to submit to May's Cannes Film Festival, the Weinsteins are looking to join forces with a major studio to come aboard to co-finance in exchange for foreign rights.

In related news, Deadline Hollywood Daily has learned that Tarantino is talking to Brad Pitt about playing a role in the film.


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[DaMovieMan]

Pitt would definitely be at home in a Tarantino movie. His role in True Romance is still one of my favorite parts of the film and one of his most memorable roles..

I can't wait to hear the official casting.

[MadsenOMC]

All I want to know is if Madsen is for sure in it. I am trying to keep my excitement reigned in until it's official.

[Grand_Marquis]

I'd just like to note that May happens in ten months..

[APzombie]

It would be great to see Pitt in a Tarantino film. Like someone mentioned that would kind of bring a ciricle to True Romance.

[thedudeman69]

It would be great to see Pitt in a Tarantino film. Like someone mentioned that would kind of bring a ciricle to True Romance.


Yeah, that would be kind of cool, but it won't happen. He's too A List now. Plus I bet he rather be doing a Coen bros film than Quentin's now.

[Monotreme]

I can't believe this is actually happening. I've been hoping that Tarantino will actually make this project that he's been talking about for so long for the past few years, and it's almost too good to be true to learn that he'll actually be making it, and that it's starting production so soon! Finally, Tarantino is changing pace! This will be fucking amazing, no doubt about it.

[APzombie]

and the absolutely postive script reviews come flooding in...

http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/09/script-reviews-for-quentin-tarantinos-inglorious-bastards-hit-web/

http://www.latinoreview.com/scriptreview.php?id=81

http://aintitcool.com/node/37401

wow. wowe wo wow. can't wait for the first casting details, the first leaked photos, the first teaser poster, the first official photos, the first teaser... this is going to be an event.

its also great to hear the Tarantino and Lawrence Bender are producing partners again, according to this article - http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/quentin-tarantino-unveils-inglorious-bastards/

[TarantinoArchiv]

the whole thing just sounds like a cineast's dream come true... can't wait to see this. I wish it would come out tomorrow ;-)

[therealjohng]

Gonna be pretty sweet. Whenever this guy makes a movie I get excited.

[Ayestrain]

According to this, filming begins in October..

http://www.avclub.com/content/newswire/filming_begins_on_tarantinos

[FireCaptain4]

Is all of the recent hate for QT coming from Death Proof? :confused:

I understand why some would dislike that film, it is flawed (thought I, for one, still enjoyed it). I think we must take into consideration that Tarantino has still brought us Pulp Fiction, Reserviour Dogs, Jackie Brown, and Kill Bill. Sure, DP was a slip in quality but his body of work is still imense and fantastic. Some claim that Tarantino is, and has always been, a hack. I don't quite understand where this thinking comes from. Anyway, I feel like a real noob on this "Tarantino hate" issue.

[DaMovieMan]

Is all of the recent hate for QT coming from Death Proof? :confused:

I understand why some would dislike that film, it is flawed (thought I, for one, still enjoyed it). I think we must take into consideration that Tarantino has still brought us Pulp Fiction, Reserviour Dogs, Jackie Brown, and Kill Bill. Sure, DP was a slip in quality but his body of work is still imense and fantastic. Some claim that Tarantino is, and has always been, a hack. I don't quite understand where this thinking comes from. Anyway, I feel like a real noob on this "Tarantino hate" issue.

Don't feel alone, i also don't understand it but it has become a wave and a trend to hate on the guy nowadays. I still say that this movie will shut the haters up (there are still those i'm sure that will find "flaws" in the film, but whatever).

Those script reviews have officially pumped me the fuck up. My most anticipated movie for next year, I hope to GOD it will be done by the time of the next Cannes. It sounds like crazy fun and I cannot wait for the official casting, I'm still hoping to see Buscemi somewhere in there, Tim Roth, Madsen, Pitt would be amazing but somehow i doubt he will accept the role because i heard once that he's going to stop doing violent movies cause of his kids.

Oh man, WHAT THE FUCK, like Zombie says, this is an event and i wager this thread will be huuuge very soon..

[MadsenOMC]

Eh, hating QT is no more trendy than wildly raving about everything he does is, like he's the second coming of Christ.

[thedudeman69]

My god, he's spelling it with a E? his dysliexia is sure catching up to him.

[Grand_Marquis]

I really think a lot of people are using Death Proof as some kind of weather vane for what Tarantino can currently do, which is a bit unfair. There's no question that Death Proof was unabashedly self-indulgent. But that doesn't change the fact that it's still fun and it still has the only ending in history that caused me and about half the theater audience to spontaneously stand up and cheer like some kind of blood thirsty hoarde watching gladiators in ancient rome.

As long as he reigns himself in for this – and there's no good goddamn reason he wouldn't – it think it'll be totally sweet.

[DaMovieMan]

Eh, hating QT is no more trendy than wildly raving about everything he does is, like he's the second coming of Christ.

The worshipping was more like after Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, ages ago. Now it's trendy to hate on him. It's just that he still has a loyal fan base who defend him from the haters and believe all his movies to be fun.

[MadsenOMC]

The worshipping was more like after Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, ages ago. Now it's trendy to hate on him. It's just that he still has a loyal fan base who defend him from the haters and believe all his movies to be fun.

I don't know. I still think there's a whole lot of worshipping going on. Still seems plenty trendy to me. There was plenty of it with the Kill Bill flicks and Grindhouse. Just because someone doesn't go nuts for his movies doesn't mean their a "hater" either. I didn't much care for Kill Bill or Death Proof, but I don't hate QT and I look forward to Inglorious Bastards.

[Ayestrain]

His films are more fun to watch, especially in a crowded movie theater, than just about any other working director's films today. I've liked everything he's done.

[Terror Australis]

Hey guys....Guess who's got the script for this?

[thedudeman69]

Hey guys....Guess who's got the script for this?

If you are bullshitting, we will kill you. send it to me in a PM.

[Terror Australis]

If you are bullshitting, we will kill you.

Nope, I'm not bullshitting. I really do have it and I've just send you a PM that has it.

If anybody else wants it leave a reply here or send me a PM and I'll give the links for it.

[Bourne101]

I have it as well Terror Australis. I've just begun reading it. I'm on page 17 and it is already beyond brilliant.

[MadsenOMC]

I don't think it's hard to find. Apparently it's already all over the web.

[Bourne101]

Nah, it wasn't hard to find at all. Just search it up and you'll find it.

Just finished the first chapter (it's divided into five), and it was sheer brilliance.

[Bourne101]

Alright, I'm well into chapter 2, and to those who have read or are reading the script... you all know who's going to play Lt. Aldo. There's no question about it.

[Bourne101]

OMFG!!! Just finished reading the screenplay and I am in fucking awe. Pure brilliance. A masterpiece. One of the best screenplays I have ever read. Wow, just fucking, wow

[Moviefan1234]

OMFG!!! Just finished reading the screenplay and I am in fucking awe. Pure brilliance. A masterpiece. One of the best screenplays I have ever read. Wow, just fucking, wow

What type of character is the lead role that has been offered to Brad Pitt?

[Bourne101]

What type of character is the lead role that has been offered to Brad Pitt?

Just found out which role Pitt is in talks about, and it's a character that I did not think he would be playing. The character is brilliant, but I had some other actors in mind for the role that I found out Pitt might be playing.

But in terms of the actual character, he's a fast-talking, badass motherfucker!

[Moviefan1234]

Just found out which role Pitt is in talks about, and it's a character that I did not think he would be playing. The character is brilliant, but I had some other actors in mind for the role that I found out Pitt might be playing.

But in terms of the actual character, he's a fast-talking, badass motherfucker!

Alright thanks, what other actors do you envision in the roles you read on paper? By the way, great avatar.

[Bourne101]

Alright thanks, what other actors do you envision in the roles you read on paper?

Samuel L. Jackson- The guy who Pitt is supposedly going to play. At the beginning of the script it mentions that this character has a scar around his neck like he had escaped a lynching. Considering the period in time, I assumed the character was black, and the character's dialogue sounds a lot like how everyone loves Sam Jackson to talk.

Tim Roth- Various possibilities.

Uma Thurman- One particular character.

Bruce Willis- A particular member of the Bastards.

Michael Madsen- A member of the Bastards.

A young woman actress, possibly French. Not sure who though.

By the way, great avatar.

Thanks! :D

[Moviefan1234]

Samuel L. Jackson- The guy who Pitt is supposedly going to play. At the beginning of the script it mentions that this character has a scar around his neck like he had escaped a lynching. Considering the period in time, I assumed the character was black, and the character's dialogue sounds a lot like how everyone loves Sam Jackson to talk.

Tim Roth- Various possibilities.

Uma Thurman- One particular character.

Bruce Willis- A particular member of the Bastards.

Michael Madsen- A member of the Bastards.

A young woman actress, possibly French. Not sure who though.




Thank you sir, I'm hoping this is a project gets Tarantino back to his masterpiece material a la PULP FICTION.

[Bourne101]

I would say of all his scripts, Inglorious Bastards is the second best, behind Pulp Fiction of course.

[therealjohng]

Good god, I'm about 40 pages in and it's good stuff. Classic Tarantino. I cannot wait to see this. One of my favorite subjects is the European part of WWII and Tarantino is one of my favorite directors so this is basically win-win for me.

[therealjohng]

How is this gonna be two films when it's only 160 pages long? Or are there gonna be a ton of action sequences?

[Bourne101]

After reading it, I also am wondering how and why this is being split into two films. One, I don't think it will be much longer than 150 minutes. Two, it would be way better to be seen in one epic sitting. The script flows so smoothly, I just can't see this being split into two. There aren't many action sequences either.

[Sigur509]

Can anyone send me a link of the script? Im not having any luck finding it.

[Bourne101]

Sent it to ya via PM.

[Terror Australis]

I would have read it today but I unfortunately I gonna be pretty busy so I won't have the time but I'm gonna read it tomorrow. Can't wait.

[therealjohng]

Just finished reading it. I'd say it's his 4th best script behind, the Pulp, Jackie Brown and then Kill Bill. It's a fun read, but it aint got nuthin on those flicks.

[Moviefan1234]

How is this gonna be two films when it's only 160 pages long? Or are there gonna be a ton of action sequences?

I also hope they change their minds and it's not split, like Bourne said it'll be much more epic as one film. But I suppose Tarantino and the Weinsteins need their money, don't they?

[ilovemovies]

Can anyone send me a link of the script? Im not having any luck finding it.

Really? I found it pretty quickly myself. All I had to do to find it was google Inglorious Bastard screenplay. Downloaded the sucker just now infact.

I won't get around to reading it until late tonight or tomorrow though. But can't wait.

[APzombie]

Just finished reading it too, its fucking great. It seems a lot more ambitious than his other work.

They just sold it back to Miramax for a shitload, Bender is back producing and Harvey is executive producing.

[FireCaptain4]

Would someone mind PM'img me the screenplay? For some reason I haven't found it on google yet (lots of new articles concerning it, but no sites featuring the screenplay itself).

[APzombie]

Even though he is the hot ticket right now in Hollywood, and QT knows him, I would love to see Josh Brolin in this.

[Zeeboe]

I know that QT likes to bring in forgotten actors from the past to be in his films, and I was just thinking of some people that I'd love to see him use in this project, or any other future movies of his.

Yaphet Kotto, David Hess, Tim Curry and Carl Weathers all come to mind and are four actors that I believe have potential to play very memorable Tarantino characters.

[APzombie]

mild spoilers

Actually now that i think it over. It would be best if the cast were mostly unknowns. I mean he'll need a French actress for Shasonna, a number of French and German actors. Unkowns, at least to a western audience, would be best for those. The Basterds might benefit with stars (i read it with Pitt in mind for Apache), leading a contrast in the "showy" fighters with the rebles "unknown talents" would be a spectacle. There is also the casting of Goebbels, Hitler, Churchill, etc. that will be most interesting. Though i couldn't think of a better Churchil than Finey (gathering storm is great).

[DaMovieMan]

I read it as well (thanks again Bourne) and freaking loved it, it's going to be something else and could very well be the most entertaining movie he's ever done.

I agree that the casting, especially the French and German cast should mostly be European actors and unknowns. It would be cool to see a semi-popular French actress as Shosana, Emmanuelle Bert or someone like that. The main Nazi, Lando, has to be someone good and if Tim Roth is seriously attached like some sites are saying it would probably be for that role (although he'd had to speak broken French, fluent French, fluent German and in a small scene broken Italian...fluent English as well of course). With the Basterds we should see some of those familiar QT faces, hopefully. I want Buscemi as Stiglitz and Madsen as The Bear Jew, I seriously doubt Brad Pitt will accept the role of Aldo Raine and like Bourne said Sam Jackson would fit it quite perfectly. But if he's going for the younger,white, variety, then Josh Brolin would be a good choice for sure.
I can't wait to start hearing casting choices for this one.

Another thing, will he really be able to finish this in 7 months? And i really wouldn't want it cut into two, the only that would work is if it the last two chapters are in the second installment but that just seems wrong because the first movie would just be pure set-up. Needs to be one film and i really hope QT isn't bullshitting when he says he'll get it ready for Cannes next year.

[Grand_Marquis]

...Tim Curry...

Oh my god, that would be awesome.

[Scarface98.9]

Fucking great script but there's no way it should be shot in 2 parts for 2 different releases. It can make a great 2 1/2 hour movie and if he splits it as is, then it's gonna really fuck things up

[Gregorious8]

SPOILERS MAYBE



I just finished the script, and I guess I'll have to be the sole dissenting voice here. Other than the opening scene, I didn't really dig the script. For a film titled Inglorious Basterds there wasn't a whole lot of depth to the "Basterds." In fact they're aren't really a major force at all in the script. Other than Aldo, the other "Basterds" didn't really have much to them.


I can't really picture any of the modern Hollywood "legends" discussed in casting actually being in any of the roles, other than Pitt and Roth. There's no room for Stallone, Madsen, or Willis in the bastards.

[APzombie]

I kind of agree, i think the talk of Sly, Arnie and Bruce might have been mostly fan based, or based on a longer cut. It would be a waste of them to be background bastards. I do think the rumors of Adam Sandler fit nicely with the baseball bat wielding bastard, when i read the scene where he buys the bat and practices it outside the store, i pictured Sandler, its practically a scene out of Punch Drunk Love.

[Bourne101]

Okay, hold the fucking phone. DiCaprio is in talks to play Landa AKA The Jew Hunter. THAT WOULD BE FUCKING AMAZING.

Not only that, but also Adam Sandler as Donowitz AKA The Bear Jew.

Others being considered for roles are:

Bruce Willis
Eddie Murphy
Sylvester Stallone
Natalie Portman
Michael Madsen

[APzombie]

I love it. He would be a fucking classic villain!

SPOILERS!!!

The opening scene would really be great with Leo. Just like Henry Fonda in Once Upon a Time in the West. A celebrity known for playing the good guy in everything opens the film gunning down a family in cold blood.... this will be epic. Sandler really would be great as the bear jew. I mentioned this before, but does anyone else get a Punch Drunk Love vibe during the scene where we hold in the sports store while he practices batting the shit out of the air outside? Very Berry Eagon.

If Natalie Portman gets Shoshanna.... that will kill most of my excitement. I'm not that much of a fan, and i'd really like to see the role in the hands of an unknown talented french actress.

[Danger^Cart]

To those who have read the script, which of the two plot synopsis' is the film about, the one that has them attempting to escape to Switzerland, fighting both the Allied and Axis forces, or the Dirty Dozen 'esque plot?

[therealjohng]

To those who have read the script, which of the two plot synopsis' is the film about, the one that has them attempting to escape to Switzerland, fighting both the Allied and Axis forces, or the Dirty Dozen 'esque plot?


Really neither, but if it resembles one of them it would have to be the Dirty Dozen plot.

[Scarface98.9]

I love it. He would be a fucking classic villain!

SPOILERS!!!

The opening scene would really be great with Leo. Just like Henry Fonda in Once Upon a Time in the West. A celebrity known for playing the good guy in everything opens the film gunning down a family in cold blood.... this will be epic.

Actually, it reminds me more of the opening to The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. But instead of the family being shot they have someone else be the victim

[Danger^Cart]

Really neither, but if it resembles one of them it would have to be the Dirty Dozen plot.

Damn, I was diggin' the former.

[ilovemovies]

I've read the first chapter. But Dicaprio as Landa? I pictured him as being a bit older.

[DaMovieMan]

And aparently Julie Dreyfuss has a part written for her. Don't know if that was before or after he cut it down.

The cast is going to a completely different direction than I thought. Dicaprio would fit in but I really had someone like Tim Roth in my mind.

[APzombie]

And aparently Julie Dreyfuss has a part written for her. Don't know if that was before or after he cut it down.

The cast is going to a completely different direction than I thought. Dicaprio would fit in but I really had someone like Tim Roth in my mind.

Julie Dreyfuss could probably pull of the role of Von whats-her-name (the actress). I'd dig it. She knows French and could probably swing into the German comfortably.

SPOILERS

if thats the case than Tarantino has a thing for mutilating the shit out of her leg.

[MadsenOMC]

I'm bummed. Apparently the character Madsen was long rumored to play is not in the final script. I can barely stand the suspense. Announce some official casting news already please.

[LordSimen]

I'm bummed. Apparently the character Madsen was long rumored to play is not in the final script. I can barely stand the suspense. Announce some official casting news already please.

I don't think he has an official cast yet, to be honest. It's still up in the air much like it's up in the air over who will be co-financing the film with the Weinsteins.

[MadsenOMC]

I don't think he has an official cast yet, to be honest. It's still up in the air much like it's up in the air over who will be co-financing the film with the Weinsteins.

I'm sure you're right. I can't help my impatience. I need to know if Madsen has a role or not.

[D.B. Cooper]

The rumours of Leo DiCaprio been attached to this, has me buzzing. Ive always fancied him to star in a Tarantino movie. I think he could pull off the Hans Landa role.
Hurry up and start casting already!

[APzombie]

i think they are co-funding it with Miramax. Interesting to say the least. I wonder if this was the brothers idea. Looks like Tarantino, outside of Death Proof, is still a Miramax baby.

[therealjohng]

i think they are co-funding it with Miramax. Interesting to say the least. I wonder if this was the brothers idea. Looks like Tarantino, outside of Death Proof, is still a Miramax baby.


The Weinsteins are working with Miramax on this? Holy shit, did they make up or something?

[thedudeman69]

The Weinsteins are working with Miramax on this? Holy shit, did they make up or something?

I think it's more them crawling back to Mirimax. Wienstein co. hasn't really churned out the big hits.

[project 86]

Quentin Tarantino's Weinstein Co. film Inglorious Bastards is entering interesting waters as he is now shopping to fill lead roles.

According to Variety, Tarantino and Harvey Weinstein will meet with five studios from Friday through Tuesday.

After the director met Brad Pitt in France on Tuesday, those studios are already salivating over the expectation that Tarantino will land Pitt to play the key role of Aldo Raine. They'll be even keener if Tarantino's plan to meet Leonardo DiCaprio for another lead role goes well Thursday. Tarantino wants DiCaprio to play the role of Hans Landa.

Several studios said the script is vintage Tarantino and they're eager to be in business with him at a reasonable price. DiCaprio and Pitt would be appearing in a Tarantino-helmed project for the first time, though Pitt previously spoke Tarantino-scripted dialogue in a small but memorable stoner turn in the Tony Scott-directed True Romance.

Pitt, who read Inglorious Bastards before studios, seems a strong logistical fit for the project. The film will shoot this fall in Germany and also in France, where Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been residing.

[therealjohng]

Pitt for the lead role equals wrong, unless he can totally surprise me. Reading the dialogue for that character I envisioned Jackson and only Jackson.

[Bourne101]

Reading the dialogue for that character I envisioned Jackson and only Jackson.

Exactly.

[DaMovieMan]

Yeah and I was thinking Roth or Christopher Walken for Lando....

He's going with a younger cast it seems, and full on star-power which i'm not so crazy about.

[MadsenOMC]

He's going with a younger cast it seems, and full on star-power which i'm not so crazy about.

It does look that way, and I am not crazy about it either. Is that all due to the lackluster box office of Grindhouse and the high cost of making this?

[LordSimen]

I don't see anything wrong with a younger cast. It is a war film after all, and half the soldiers in war tend to be youngin's who signed just after high school. Makes sense for them to be young.

Besides, if Scorcesse could pull off a young cast so too can Tarantino.

[MadsenOMC]

I don't see anything wrong with a younger cast. It is a war film after all, and half the soldiers in war tend to be youngin's who signed just after high school. Makes sense for them to be young.

It just seems that the potential cast has changed a lot since we first heard about this movie all those years ago. Decidedly younger and more well-known.

[LordSimen]

That's true. We'll just have to see how it turns out. Tarantino definitely has abandoned the idea of the entire cast being composed of old school 80's action stars.

[MadsenOMC]

And you're right, he certainly could pull it off, and it's not that I don't like Pitt & DiCaprio. I just had gotten used to and liked the initial names that were floating around with this flick. I don't know what age the characters are supposed to be either, so maybe those other guys are too old now, Madsen (sniff, sniff) included.

[DaMovieMan]

Yes, I believe it's because of Death Proof tanking and this being a very ambitious project that QT wants to finish relatively quickly, that we are seeing these A-listers rumored for these key roles.

The more I think about Pitt in the role of Aldo the more I'm liking it but I have a feeling he will turn it down. Simen you make a good point about highschoolers joining the army but how long does it take to become an SS General with a reputation? I don't know, but mid 30s is possible I guess.

Portman as Shosana would definitely work and the one rumor i hope really becomes a reality.

As for the role of Bear Jew, Madsen would definitely work, I'd love to see him in that role, but it would look a little odd for Pitt to be the Lieutenant to Madsen's Donny. Adam Sandler could work although he would need to beef up a bit more.


All of these casting rumour talk to say that I really want to see Buscemi as one of the weirder Basterds..is that too much to ask?

[Bourne101]

I wouldn't be too worried. I imagine there will be plenty of Tarantino usuals. There are a lot of characters in the screenplay.

[LordSimen]

The more I think about Pitt in the role of Aldo the more I'm liking it but I have a feeling he will turn it down. Simen you make a good point about highschoolers joining the army but how long does it take to become an SS General with a reputation? I don't know, but mid 30s is possible I guess.


That's a good question. You definitely have a point. 30's may be a bit too young for that.

[Bourne101]

For those who have read the script, I think Eddie Murphy would be a perfect choice for Marcel. His name has been thrown around and I think that would be a great role for him to take on to lead him on a better path than the shit he's put out lately. Let's not forget that he was superb in Dreamgirls, even if I fucking loathed that movie.

[DaMovieMan]

I don't know if I could agree with you there. Marcel seems too European to me for Eddie Murphy who is such a household name. Plus he'd have to speak only French, fluently. I'd like to see some random and really good European actors for those supporting roles.

[APzombie]

I'd really like to see unknown French talent play Shosanna and Marcel. The idea of Eddie Murphy in the role is horrible in my opinion. A significant role no doubt but Eddie Murphy as a black french projectionist? No thank you.

And i'd be happy with fresh faces as opposed to Tarantino's usual players, though i love them and hope one or two pop up.

[Moviefan1234]

I am very glad with the type of actors he seems to be targeting for the roles. I like how he is going after people in their prime instead of actors who aren't exactly where they once were in terms of quality of projects. If Tarantino plays his cards right, he can once again be back to where he once was in public popularity as well as project quality.

[Bourne101]

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with those saying they want unknown actors playing the roles. This film has been in talks for YEARS. We want the best of the best. And Eddie Murphy is much more versatile than most people think. I have no doubts that he could play the role and nail it.

[FireCaptain4]

"... this just might be my masterpiece."

Wow! I just finished reading the screenplay and... wow! This could be phenomenal- the best Tarantino flick since Pulp Fiction. I'm not joking, I loved it to death. Thanks so much for sending the screenplay to me.

P.S.: Anyone else who's read it knows where the quote above comes from, and it's awesome!

[FireCaptain4]

I'd vote for either Don Cheadle or Chiwetel Ejiofor as Marcel.

[blankpage]

I guess I'm in the minority, but I can definitely see Pitt pulling that off. Easily. Yeah, there are some ready-made Samuel L. Jackson lines in there...but I pretty much used Pitt as my visual, and I definitely buy it.

Sandler, would ya, need to beef up for the Bear Jew...but I also used him as a visual and it fits.

I think Leo could pull off Landa to an extent. I dunno if I can see Leo pulling of the kind of charming and charismatic side of Landa. I'm kind of iffy on that one, but wouldn't be hurt if he landed the role.

Bottom line, I started reading the script around 1 AM last night, and couldn't stop. Honestly...QT has hit a whole new level with this one. As of 3 AM tomorrow, this becomes my most anticipated film.

[Brendan M.]

I guess I'm in the minority, but I can definitely see Pitt pulling that off. Easily. Yeah, there are some ready-made Samuel L. Jackson lines in there...but I pretty much used Pitt as my visual, and I definitely buy it.

Sandler, would ya, need to beef up for the Bear Jew...but I also used him as a visual and it fits.

I think Leo could pull off Landa to an extent. I dunno if I can see Leo pulling of the kind of charming and charismatic side of Landa. I'm kind of iffy on that one, but wouldn't be hurt if he landed the role.

Bottom line, I started reading the script around 1 AM last night, and couldn't stop. Honestly...QT has hit a whole new level with this one. As of 3 AM tomorrow, this becomes my most anticipated film.

How many pages is the script? Is it ridiculously long and in need of two films like the rumors insisted?

[therealjohng]

How many pages is the script? Is it ridiculously long and in need of two films like the rumors insisted?


160-170, can't remember the exact length.

[Danger^Cart]

Alright, I wasn't going to, but now I really want to read the script. Would someone please PM it to me?

[thedudeman69]

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with those saying they want unknown actors playing the roles. This film has been in talks for YEARS. We want the best of the best. And Eddie Murphy is much more versatile than most people think. I have no doubts that he could play the role and nail it.

Would you take your mouth off of Murphy's cock? he's not that good anymore. Proof? he does Shrek movies, and PG movies now. His kids are in their teens now. He won't fit into this movie all that well.

[blankpage]

160-170, can't remember the exact length.

It says 165 on the script, but for some odd reason...p.12 goes on to p.12a and then p.12b. That really threw me off. So, the actual length is 167.

And I really can't see this being two films. It'll be quite epic as one.

[Fancyclaps]

Why does Tarantino have such shitty grammar and spelling?

And how about Edward Norton as "The Jew Hunter?" I can really see that, and he would be much better than Leo.

[APzombie]

I think part of the fun in Leo being Landa is that its against type for him. Norton played bad in American History X and The Italian Job. Leo has always been swauve, he has played it cool in many films (outside of Scorsese's), seeing him be a devilish bastard would be a great move.

[Bourne101]

Would you take your mouth off of Murphy's cock? he's not that good anymore. Proof? he does Shrek movies, and PG movies now. His kids are in their teens now. He won't fit into this movie all that well.

Wow dude, chill. I agree that Eddie has done SHITTY movies for a LONG old fucking time. But I know the guy has talent. He has plenty of good movies both comedy and drama. His name has been rumored, that's why I brought his name up, and explained why I think he might do a good job. That's all. No need to make unnecessary comments.

[FireCaptain4]

Why does Tarantino have such shitty grammar and spelling?


I couldn't help but think the same while reading the screenplay. I don't know, maybe it is intentional, or maybe he's just lazy? He DID have to cut the script down from (so I've heard) 700+ pages down to just... about 165 or so pages. It's not like he was writing a dissertation, so I'll cut him some slack. Also a few paragraphs were confusing to me in the screenplay due to his writing, but by few I just mean one or two.

[rilocay]

I just finished reading the script, and damn this'll be nuts. I noticed some problems though, but they'll easily be fixed (such as Aldo knowing about something he couldn't have because he wasn't present where it was mentioned), also i got a bit confused wiith Shosanna's and Lando's use of operation Kino...using the same name but i didn't think they knew exactly what was going to happen? But that's minor nitpicky stuff easily fixed.

My only complaint is for a film called Inglorious Bastards, while i understand it's use, i felt that the actual "Bastards" need more time for them, perhaps another scene or so. For what they are are supposed to be, we didn't get enough of it.

But boy that final act was some awesome shit.

Can't wait!! Definatly going to be a very, very cool movie.

[corran horn]

With the impending actors strike, I don't see how this can be done in eleven months.

Actually, a strike looks less likely now than it did a few weeks ago. It wouldn't matter either way as the Weisteins have a waiver with SAG that would allow them to film if a strike were to occur.

I too would like to read the script, could someone PM me a copy?

[Bourne101]

Universal Pictures will be teaming up with The Weinstein Company to produce the film.

[DaMovieMan]

And i think no news is good news as far as DiCaprio and Pitt are concerned. Now I'm not so sure Pitt will turn it down and I have no idea why DiCaprio wold turn down the role of Landa

[rilocay]

I just read on Ew (through joblos front page) that Pitt is definatly in talks for Bastards. I honestly doubt him saying no, it'd be stupid, it fits great for his family plus who wouldn't want to work with Tarantino in making a very possible classic.

[bigred760]

They could do a lot worse than Brad Pitt; the guy's a great actor.

[therealjohng]

I can't see Pitt in the role he has been rumored for, but I completely trust Tarantino in casting choices since he has never let me down before. This will get interesting.

[blankpage]

Well, it's official...Pitt is in.

[thedudeman69]

Well, it's official...Pitt is in.

Source?

[echo_bravo]

Very excited for this film.

Death Proof left an AWFUL taste in my mouth. Listening to a bunch of women babble on about nothing for 90 minutes was terrible. If I wanted to watch that I would hang out with my gf's friends.

[D.B. Cooper]

Source?

Em Joblo frontpage amigo.

[zombievictim]

Em Joblo frontpage amigo.

That doesn't confirm it. They say it's "all but confirmed". That means it's highly likely but not official.

[D.B. Cooper]

That doesn't confirm it. They say it's "all but confirmed". That means it's highly likely but not official.

I hear ya, loud and clear.

[rilocay]

I think the only choice for Shosanna should be Audrey Tatou. Fuck anyone else and leave it with her. She's perfect for it.

[Terror Australis]

I've been finally had chance to read it over the last few days, I'm not at the half mark yet but I loving everything about it so far.

[Danger^Cart]

On pg. 37, not madly in love with it so far but definetely liking it. Pitt is a good choice for Aldo, though I'd rather Tarantino resurrected some talented character actor we've forgotten, as he so often does.

I do like the idea of Leo as Landa, but if he can't do it then perhaps...

Chris Eccleston?

[jaw2929]

Fuckit.... The only way I'm watching this, is if somehow/someway the gaddamn fucking REAL war in Iraq ends.

I'm tired of all these modern (non-sword & sandal) war movies coming out. It's the fucking LAST thing I want to watch, with that fuckin' shit REALLY happening. Maybe it's just me, but I've avoided all modern war movies since 2003 or so.

[therealjohng]

Fuckit.... The only way I'm watching this, is if somehow/someway the gaddamn fucking REAL war in Iraq ends.

I'm tired of all these modern (non-sword & sandal) war movies coming out. It's the fucking LAST thing I want to watch, with that fuckin' shit REALLY happening. Maybe it's just me, but I've avoided all modern war movies since 2003 or so.


Interestingly enough, the last war movie to affect me in terms of violence since the Iraq war started was Alexander.

[sbunn10]

Fuckit.... The only way I'm watching this, is if somehow/someway the gaddamn fucking REAL war in Iraq ends.

I'm tired of all these modern (non-sword & sandal) war movies coming out. It's the fucking LAST thing I want to watch, with that fuckin' shit REALLY happening. Maybe it's just me, but I've avoided all modern war movies since 2003 or so.

I don't see how the Iraq war relates to watching modern war movies.. but maybe I'm missing something here.

I'll watch most anything with Brad Pitt.. even if Tarantino is directing. While I respect him, and enjoy a few of his movies, I'm not a big Tarantino fan. This looks like it could be kickass though.

[Danger^Cart]

Just finished reading the script. Really liked it overall. My only major qualm is...

*SPOILERS*

There are far too many, "two people shoot each other simultaneously" deaths. Like...pretty much every major who dies does so in this fashion. It's pretty ridiculous.

Especially how Donowitz goes down. That really broke the camels back for me. I thought for sure we were gonna get this brutal fight with him vs. the 8 or whatever nazis in the smoking room, but alas, it ends in a pretty anti-climactic fashion.

[Tweek]

Finally found it.

What I'm hoping is "it"!

[Moviefan1234]

Fuckit.... The only way I'm watching this, is if somehow/someway the gaddamn fucking REAL war in Iraq ends.

I'm tired of all these modern (non-sword & sandal) war movies coming out. It's the fucking LAST thing I want to watch, with that fuckin' shit REALLY happening. Maybe it's just me, but I've avoided all modern war movies since 2003 or so.

They're movies.

[jaw2929]

Thanks Moviefan for that info. I wasn't sure before, but that certainly set me straight.

[jaw2929]

I don't see how the Iraq war relates to watching modern war movies.. but maybe I'm missing something here.

Modern war movies, (non sword & sandal). In other words, war movies that involve guns and bombs and shit.

[Scarface98.9]

I just can't see DiCaprio as Lando. I'd rather have them pursue a full German actor instead of a star with an accent nor do I think Pitt would work 100% as Aldo

[sbunn10]

Modern war movies, (non sword & sandal). In other words, war movies that involve guns and bombs and shit.

No, I understood that, I was just wondering why the Iraq war made you not want to watch modern war movies. As Moviefan said, they are just movies.

[jaw2929]

You're right, they are. It's off-putting I think.... To see the carnage "fictionally" and know that same shit is ACTUALLY happening.... The recreation of something, while it's going on at the same time. This probably doesn't make much sense really. Perhaps I see it as undermining the tragedy that is currently taking place, almost mocking it in a way (yes, I know modern war movies made after 2003 are not deliberately taking shots at the Iraq war, or mocking it, etc.) but that's how it seems to me in a way, I think.

I guess the bottom line is, the Iraq war isn't finished. In my mind, it'd be akin to making a film let's say about the Oklahoma City Bombing, and releasing it right after 9/11 happened.

I'm sure none of this makes any sense, but I suppose it's all in perspective. I guess it's just how I feel at this time. Once (if?) the war in Iraq FINALLY comes to an end, I may just check out flicks like Inglorious Bastards, or Letters from Iwo Jima, etc.

[Abuckley89]

People who have read the script and comment on it like they know better than QT are fucking annoying. Shut up and let him make his fucking movie with out your bullshit speculation because nobody knows better than the man himself.

This guy has made so many iconic performances for so many actors... No shit Pitt and Di Caprio are gonna bring their Agame an QT is gonna direct the shit out of their asses. QT has a vision... don't mess with that.

Just cause you read the script don't mean you know shit about how this movie is supposed to be made.

[Moviefan1234]

You're right, they are. It's off-putting I think.... To see the carnage "fictionally" and know that same shit is ACTUALLY happening.... The recreation of something, while it's going on at the same time. This probably doesn't make much sense really. Perhaps I see it as undermining the tragedy that is currently taking place, almost mocking it in a way (yes, I know modern war movies made after 2003 are not deliberately taking shots at the Iraq war, or mocking it, etc.) but that's how it seems to me in a way, I think.

I guess the bottom line is, the Iraq war isn't finished. In my mind, it'd be akin to making a film let's say about the Oklahoma City Bombing, and releasing it right after 9/11 happened.

I'm sure none of this makes any sense, but I suppose it's all in perspective. I guess it's just how I feel at this time. Once (if?) the war in Iraq FINALLY comes to an end, I may just check out flicks like Inglorious Bastards, or Letters from Iwo Jima, etc.

I'm sorry, but I fail to understand that logic. Movies are a work of fiction, yes they can be based on real events but they are just that - they are depictions. If you let the current world events decide if you are going to see a certain film or not then you are not letting movies do what they were created to do, and that is escape from the real world. Yes they can remind you of what is going on in the world, but they are not real. The moment you let yourself be affected by something in such a way you won't watch a movie about it, then you are refusing to allow movies to do their job.

[Danger^Cart]

How could we possibly "mess with that"? Like Tarantino is going to up and scrap the project all together because a few anonymous dudes on a message board weren't wholly positive?

We're discussing the script as we would a film, book, article, comic, or any other piece media that fell into out lap: objectively. Unlike some (that being you) who seem to have their tongue all the way up QT's ass. If you want to send him a mercury bomb and blow your brains out, go right the fuck ahead, but don't come on here spitting bullshit at people DISCUSSING something on a fucking DISCUSSION BOARD.

[Tweek]

People who have read the script and comment on it like they know better than QT are fucking annoying. Shut up and let him make his fucking movie with out your bullshit speculation because nobody knows better than the man himself.

This guy has made so many iconic performances for so many actors... No shit Pitt and Di Caprio are gonna bring their Agame an QT is gonna direct the shit out of their asses. QT has a vision... don't mess with that.

Just cause you read the script don't mean you know shit about how this movie is supposed to be made.

I don't think anyone posting is under the impression they have any significance in the production of the movie. No one is attempting to stop him. Why so angry? :)

[jaw2929]

I'm sorry, but I fail to understand that logic. Movies are a work of fiction, yes they can be based on real events but they are just that - they are depictions. If you let the current world events decide if you are going to see a certain film or not then you are not letting movies do what they were created to do, and that is escape from the real world. Yes they can remind you of what is going on in the world, but they are not real. The moment you let yourself be affected by something in such a way you won't watch a movie about it, then you are refusing to allow movies to do their job.

You're right. Then I suppose I will continue to refuse to allow modern day war movies to do their job, as long as there's a real war that continues to happen.

[xseanymacx]

Could I get this PMed to me too, please?

[rilocay]

You're right. Then I suppose I will continue to refuse to allow modern day war movies to do their job, as long as there's a real war that continues to happen.


I think i see what you mean, or atleast something similar. No matter what movie you make, subconsciously it speaks about the society of the time it was made in, and generally deals with issues present to it. Look at Aliens, you think it would have nothing to do with what was going on in America during the 80's, but there are plenty similarities and topics that go hand in hand with what was happening in the country at the time with it's government, technology and female force in society. It's just sometimes it takes years to really notice it.


And all this stuff commenting on QT's script. All the nitpicky stuff doesnt really matter, because i'm sure Tarantino himself or one of the studio heads already spotted whatever may be iffy. And to say that just from reading the script doesnt mean you know how the film should be and only QT does is pretty silly. I do agree to it to an extent, but one of the whole reasons of a script is for it to make sense and all that jazz no matter who is going to direct it. If it was a script only one person could understand, than that would be a very shit script. I mean he's selling this damn movie from his script, people will need to get a good vision of what Tarantino has in mind.

[MisterChristian]

Looks like Eli Roth has been cast!? From Variety:


Eli Roth on deck for 'Bastards'
Tarantino to set full cast of war epic shortly

By MICHAEL FLEMING, TATIANA SIEGEL

"Hostel" director Eli Roth is on deck to play a baseball bat-swinging Nazi hunter in "Inglorious Bastards," the Quentin Tarantino-directed drama that begins production this fall in Europe for the Weinstein Co. and Universal Pictures.

Brad Pitt is in talks to play Aldo Raine, leader of a rogue band of Jewish-American soldiers who wreak havoc on the bad guys in Nazi-occupied France.

Roth is in talks to play Sgt. Donnie Donowitz.

Roth played a small role in Tarantino's "Death Proof" segment of "Grindhouse" and directed one of the fake movie trailers that played during the film. Tarantino was an executive producer and lent his name as a presenter on Roth's breakout directing hit, "Hostel."

Tarantino is expected to formalize his cast shortly.

Tarantino had planned to meet with Leonardo DiCaprio for the role of SS Col. Hans Landa, only to decide that the role should be played by a German actor.

[Sigur509]

He was okay in Death Proof, but can the dude actually ACT? You cant really tell much from a five minute scene, but he seems good at playing a smart ass.

Unless thats the role hes going to be playing.

[thedudeman69]

Why the fuck does Tarantino like Roth so much? he's a shitty actor.

[Brendan M.]

Why the fuck does Tarantino like Roth so much? he's a shitty actor.

They're probably just good drinking buddies or something. I doubt it has anything to do with Tarantino seeing any talent in him.

[Terror Australis]

Eli Roth? I'm sorry but I don't see it in the role. Personally he should have cast Adam Sandler for the role but that's just me.

[Rick-James]

Fucking shit! I have not been this pissed off in a long time. What the hell happened to QT.

I really fucking hate this cast. Pitt, Leo(I know these two are just rumors, but still) now that asshole Eli Roth? Why!!?

I could not wait for the casting of this movie. I really thought QT would get one of the greatest casts ever... So far if I didn't know QT was making this I would not give a shit about it.

[Cosimo]

casting eli roth. fanboy rubbish. lame director

TIM roth would be news. tarantino has fucked this up so far

ill forgive him if he casts the following,

nolte
keitel
murphy
tim roth
buscemi
oldman

[outsyder]

I remember the days when Tarantino cast his friends in his movies and it was a good idea.

[thedudeman69]

casting eli roth. fanboy rubbish. lame director

TIM roth would be news. tarantino has fucked this up so far

ill forgive him if he casts the following,

norton
keitel
murphy
tim roth
buscemi
oldman

edited

[D.B. Cooper]

I Have full faith in QT and his casting decisions. He really knows how to get the best out of actors. I think Eli Roth will do a great job and i guarantee that choice in casting wont be the last suprise either. I have a feeling theres gonna be a casting and people are gonna say WTF was he thinking, but hey its QT, he'll make it work.

[APzombie]

This is the first news coming form the IB production that i'm iffy about. I wouldn't mind Roth in the background as another Bastard, but that role is huge. I was really hoping the rumors of Adam Sandler were true. He would have knocked it out of the park ( ;) )

[detective mills]

Eli Roth was funny in his bit part in Cabin Fever, but I really don't see him as a very competant actor. I'm very disappointed by this news, but you never know, he may surprise us.

[Bourne101]

Well, that sucks. I was really hoping that Sandler would land that role. He would have been perfect for it.

[detective mills]

Maybe he did try to get Sandler, but assuming QT wants to start filming soon, Sandler will be busy filming Judd Apatow's next movie, Funny People.

[LordSimen]

Looks like Eli Roth has been cast!? From Variety:

Fucking great news. Roth is a good actor and I could definitely see him pulling off this part. Plus, the guy's just good at playing creepy and fucked up characters.

Long live Eli Roth!

[D.B. Cooper]

Fucking great news. Roth is a good actor and I could definitely see him pulling off this part. Plus, the guy's just good at playing creepy and fucked up characters.

Long live Eli Roth!

Haha, just came back from the thread dedicated you and your love for Hostal and all things Eli Roth in the horror forum. Had a sneaky feeling this news would be right up your alley.

Long live LordSimen!

[Moviefan1234]

Well that's one way to kill great buzz.

[therealjohng]

Countdown to my thread getting fucked up in 5...4...3...2...1...

[DaMovieMan]

Yeah too bad for Eli Roth, I was really hoping that it was Tim rather than Eli when i saw the news on JoBlo. I don't see Eli Roth in the role of the Bear Jew either, I thought this guy was supposed to be beefed up and intimidating. That's not Eli Roth.

[D.B. Cooper]

Casting news is coming in thick and fast for QTs Bastards.
Just got wind from The Hollywood Reporter that B.J Novak of Office temp fame is in talks to play one of the Bastards.
Novak is expected to play PFC Utivich, described as a soldier of slight build who comes from New York.
Dont know much about him as ive never seen the US Office but i remember in his bit part as a creepy doc in knocked up.

[detective mills]

Novak is good at playing a complete tool on The Office, but I'm not sure he can do much else. This another disappointing piece of casting news.

[APzombie]

I can't help but feel like QT isn't gettig his first choices because he is asking actors to commit to shooting within months in France and Germany so it the film can be in the can (and in the "Caan") within a year. Actors, esspecially A and B list actors, have tight schedules. He should take his time and ask actors to open up their schedules months and months from now, instead of just one month.

If these two were his first choices than he is either a genius or a damn idiot.

[Danger^Cart]

QT has really yet to fail in the casting department. Have a little faith. Fuck.

[Rick-James]

B.J. Novak? Who?.. what the fuck is a B.J. Novak?

I really hope these are just bullshit rumors and in a few days we see the real cast full of... real actors and not mother fuckers named "B.J."

[MoovEDude]

I just seen the original I.B and thought it was just so so at best..Qt needs to pump this shit up

[Moviefan1234]

These last two casting statements are ruining the buzz. They better pick it up a notch.

[blankpage]

QT has really yet to fail in the casting department. Have a little faith. Fuck.

Quoted for truth.

[LordSimen]

People seem to forget that most of the actors whose worked with Quentin in the past whose names aren't Harvey Keitel either weren't considered great actors until they worked with him or weren't that well known in the first place.

[JJFlamingo]

People seem to forget that most of the actors whose worked with Quentin in the past whose names aren't Harvey Keitel either weren't considered great actors until they worked with him or weren't that well known in the first place.

Uh...

Lawrence Tierney(Dogs)
Tim Roth(already a star before Dogs)
John Travolta(Pulp)
Bruce Willis(Pulp)
Samuel L. Jackson(Pulp)
Michael Keaton(Jackie Brown)
Robert DeNiro(Jackie Brown)

:confused:

[LordSimen]

Uh...

Lawrence Tierney(Dogs)
Tim Roth(already a star before Dogs)
John Travolta(Pulp)
Bruce Willis(Pulp)
Samuel L. Jackson(Pulp)
Michael Keaton(Jackie Brown)
Robert DeNiro(Jackie Brown)

:confused:

Uhh...


People seem to forget that most of the actors whose worked with Quentin in the past whose names aren't Harvey Keitel either weren't considered great actors until they worked with him or weren't that well known in the first place

Oh, and last I checked, John Travolta wasn't ever considered a great actor before Tarantino. In fact most people referred to him as washed up.

[JJFlamingo]

Uhh...



Oh, and last I checked, John Travolta wasn't ever considered a great actor before Tarantino. In fact most people referred to him as washed up.

Ever? Then what do you call his Best Actor Oscar Nomination for Saturday Night Fever??? :confused:

[LordSimen]

Ever? Then what do you call his Best Actor Oscar Nomination for Saturday Night Fever??? :confused:

Lots of actors got Oscar nominations and afterward weren't considered great actors anymore. Happens all the time.

[LordSimen]

Anymore?? You said Travolta wasn't considered a great actor EVER before Pulp.

Sorry, don't mean to nitpick, it's just that Tarantino has cast a LOT of good and/or great actors in his films, it's just that here he's pulling out too many unknowns for my tastes...:)

He's casted 2 roles thus far. Hell. The third role he's apparently trying to get cast is with Brad Pitt. I'd hardly say he's casting too many unknowns. He's going to have a quite an impressive cast, just like all his movies, you wait and see.

[JJFlamingo]

Lots of actors got Oscar nominations and afterward weren't considered great actors anymore. Happens all the time.

Anymore?? You said Travolta wasn't considered a great actor EVER before Pulp.

Sorry, don't mean to nitpick, it's just that Tarantino has cast a LOT of good and/or great actors in his films, it's just that here he's pulling out too many unknowns for my tastes...:)

[Cosimo]

why bother with eli roth?! i just dont get it

loads of good cool actors would jump at the chance to star in this. its a ww2 tarantino flick! maybe not with his last two average scripts ie death proof and kill bill 2 but this should be freakin entertaining at the very least

there was a rumour about eddie murphy time ago. thats what this film needs

[thedudeman69]

Anymore?? You said Travolta wasn't considered a great actor EVER before Pulp.

Sorry, don't mean to nitpick, it's just that Tarantino has cast a LOT of good and/or great actors in his films, it's just that here he's pulling out too many unknowns for my tastes...:)

Travolta sucks ass. His only good roles have been Face Off, Pulp Fiction, and somethign else that I cannot remember.

[TarantinoArchiv]

BRAD PITT CONFIRMED!!

http://www.tarantino.info/2008/08/07/brad-pitt-confirmed-for-inglorious-bastards-role/

get it while it's hot!!!

[therealjohng]

SPAM?

[JJFlamingo]

SPAM?

No. News...:D

[thedudeman69]

No. News...:D

Pot calling the kettle black

[therealjohng]

Fuck smileys.

[Danger^Cart]

I could only see Brendan Gleeson when reading the bar scene with the SS officer (forgot his name).

[D.B. Cooper]

SPAM?

In fairness to the chap, he has the best Tarantino website on the net.

[DaMovieMan]

Yeah and i trust him for some reason. Novak and Pitt are good, Roth i still don't like.

[therealjohng]

In fairness to the chap, he has the best Tarantino website on the net.


http://www.mtv.com/shared/mtv2/celebrity_deathmatch/cast/millslane281x211.jpg

I'LL ALLOW IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LordSimen]

BRAD PITT CONFIRMED!!

http://www.tarantino.info/2008/08/07/brad-pitt-confirmed-for-inglorious-bastards-role/

get it while it's hot!!!

See, what'd I tell ya. :D

[fooknasty]

I don't get the casting of Roth at all. Sign a capable actor to do the role justice, instead of casting one of your friends.

I am really intrigued with this movie, more so now that Pitt has signed on (plus Simon Pegg has all but locked up a role).

[detective mills]

Apparently Nastassja Kinski, David Krumholtz, and Simon Pegg are all rumored to have been cast.

[Rick-James]

Apparently Nastassja Kinski, David Krumholtz, and Simon Pegg are all rumored to have been cast.

Finally some badasses. I'm a big Simon Pegg fan. I love that guy so much.... that's jusr rad. David Krumholtz is awesome. Kinski would be perfect in that role. It's geting better.

I might be to hard on Brad Pitt. He can be pretty fucking cool and QT directing himnow. This might be a great idea. Just no fucking Leo and I'll put up with Eli Roth's punk ass.

[rilocay]

Roth is going to be fine or awesome in this, he wont suck though. And i reallly fucking hope Pegg is in this, i'd absolutely love him in it. All we need is Tatou as Shosanna (if she don't look to old) and it'll be awesome.

[TheJadedGamer]

Roth = buzzkill.

[MisterTwister]

I put down money some people would be pissed with Eli Roth being cast. Thanks for putting cash in my pockets guys and gals.

Eli Roth being cast is the first thing about this project that has me interested.

[thedudeman69]

Man these horror fans sure love their roth

[fooknasty]

Man these horror fans sure love their roth

Not only is he an amazing :rolleyes: director, but an amazing :rolleyes: actor as well!

[thedudeman69]

Not only is he an amazing :rolleyes: director, but an amazing :rolleyes: actor as well!


Oh my god.

[therealjohng]

Whatever, I've balked at other Tarantino casting before and it turned out great. I have complete faith in him. He knows what he's doing.

[Cosimo]

pegg, ah nuts!

fan boyish. lame

what has happened to his casting?? jackie brown, dogs, pulp fiction!

pitt i understand although don't agree with after the box office failure with death proof

[DaMovieMan]

Pegg would be great for that role, Hicox. But shit i was really hoping that TIm Roth would somehow get that part, but now this. Looking completely different than what i had in mind...

[therealjohng]

Yeah, Tim Roth can't be in this due to scheduling conflicts. It's too bad, he's one of my favorite Tarantino actors.

[thedudeman69]

Yeah, Tim Roth can't be in this due to scheduling conflicts. It's too bad, he's one of my favorite Tarantino actors.

What the hell is he doing that is so important.

[therealjohng]

TV movie.

[APzombie]

Yes, Pegg is a great choice for that role. Yes, Krumholtz (i love this guy) is a fabulous addition. What really, really gets me pumped is the prospect of Natassja Kinski playing the lovely role of the German actress. Who doesn't immediately fall in love with this woman? I'm going to watch Paris, Texas to celebrate. Casting is begining to really look good now.

[D.B. Cooper]

Yes, Pegg is a great choice for that role. Yes, Krumholtz (i love this guy) is a fabulous addition. What really, really gets me pumped is the prospect of Natassja Kinski playing the lovely role of the German actress. Who doesn't immediately fall in love with this woman? I'm going to watch Paris, Texas to celebrate. Casting is begining to really look good now.

Yes, Yes, Yes, and Yes.

[Shockwave]

I honestly thought this would never get made.

[ilovemovies]

Unless it's a small part, how can David Krumholtz be in this movie when he's working on Numb3rs?

[detective mills]

Unless it's a small part, how can David Krumholtz be in this movie when he's working on Numb3rs?

I was wondering this too. It can work with BJ Novak because his character on The Office doesn't need to be in every episode, but Krumholtz is one of the main stars of Numb3rs. If Tim Roth can't do it because of a TV conflict, how can David Krumholtz? I hope it works out though because I do like him a lot.
I'm pretty pumped about Pegg being in this though. You know he's the type of guy who's been dying to be in a QT movie since he first saw Reservoir Dogs.

[Bourne101]

I wonder who the fuck is going to play Hitler?

[BakeTheMooCow]

I hope it's Samuel L. Jackson

[Shockwave]

I wonder who the fuck is going to play Hitler?

Steve Buscemi?:D

..you know u want it.

[Brendan M.]

Steve Buscemi?:D

FUCK YEAH!!!

[Bourne101]

Steve Buscemi?:D

..you know u want it.

HOLY SHIT! I was thinking of all the possible options and that one slipped my mind. That would be fucking PERFECT!

[BakeTheMooCow]

Yeah, actually Buscemi *would* be fucking perfect.

[Shockwave]

*SCORE!*

I was just looking at a picture oh him on my Mr PINK cover of RD and added a little Hitler stach.

Perfecto.

[Moviefan1234]

I put down money some people would be pissed with Eli Roth being cast. Thanks for putting cash in my pockets guys and gals.

Eli Roth being cast is the first thing about this project that has me interested.

No love for Mr. Pitt??

[Bourne101]

Well, if they're shooting in October, I'd imagine the rest of the cast will probably be revealed pretty soon. Can't wait to see the rest!

[Bourne101]

I'm also starting to get my head around Pitt. It just seemed blatantly obvious that Samuel L. Jackson would play the part based on the script, but whatever. Pitt will undoubtedly nail the role. I also like the choice of Simon Pegg.

Still not sure about Roth though. Sandler would have been fucking PERFECT for that role. But I do understand that Sandler is working on Funny People, which sounds like it's going to be brilliant.

[APzombie]

Well the last two big leads are Shoshanna and Col. Hans Landa. I expect some larger names for those two. If the rumors are right, then I'm glad to hear that QT is looking for a German for Lana. He's in the right direction by trying to get Kinski (she speaks 4 languages!). I hope he follows the same direction in getting a French actress for Shoshanna (i swear i'd puke if i hear Natalie Portman lands it).

There are a slew of secondary characters, plus a number of extra bastards. Then there are the REALLY interesting roles...

Joseph Goebbles
Adolf Hitler
Winstone Churchill

When someone mentioned Buscimi for Hitler, i first laughed and thought of other contenders... though now that i try picturing it more, it could very much work. He has very few lines in the script, nothing Buscimi couldn't handle, hes the right age now and it would be pretty funny.

Winstone Churchill l is a tougher choice. He was played brilliantly a few times. Notably Albert Finney in Gathering Storm. There is a psudo-sequel to that coming out called Into the Storm with Brendan Gleeson helming the role. I think that is impecable casting. Too bad its taken. I think Ray Winstone could pull it off and have a fun and memorable cameo.

Joseph Goebbles has the largest role out of the three main historic figures. So landing a great actor for him is a priority. Ulrich Matthes did a hell of a job in the role with Downfall. In terms of physicallity, Lambert Wilson is spot on. Bill Nighy also looks very much like him in the latter years of the war. Though how he handles German i don't know. THose are just two bigger names i could think of. I'm always happy with lesser knowns.

[APzombie]

So DiCaprio is no longer in talks? I thought he was the front-runner.

I think the rumor now is that he has scheduling conflicts. I'm not sure how he usually casts, but QT seemed to ask actors only a couple of months before he wants to film.

[Bourne101]

Well the last two big leads are Shoshanna and Col. Hans Landa. I expect some larger names for those two. If the rumors are right, then I'm glad to hear that QT is looking for a German for Lana.

So DiCaprio is no longer in talks? I thought he was the front-runner.

[DaMovieMan]

I know that German actors like Til Schweiger and Daniel Bruhl are being approached, but for what roles, I have no idea. I hope Schweiger gets to portray Hans Landa, I can picture that. Bruhl will be probably be good for Frederick.

Buscemi as Hitler would be one of the best casting news I have heard in the longest time.

[therealjohng]

I would love to see Thomas Kretchsmenn or however you spell it in this.

[Danger^Cart]

Fuck it, lets just get the entire cast of Downfall involved.

[ilovemovies]

Wow. Talk about an odd casting choice.


http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=48002


Mike Myers Joins Tarantino's Bastards
Source: The Quentin Tarantino Archives August 14, 2008


The Quentin Tarantino Archives has learned that Mike Myers ("Austin Powers" films, The Love Guru) will play a small role in Tarantino's WWII drama Inglorious Bastards.

The comedian/actor is joining a cast that so far includes Brad Pitt, Nastassja Kinski, Simon Pegg, David Krumholtz, B.J. Novak and Eli Roth.

The film begins production on October 13 in Germany. Tarantino, who wrote the script, is aiming to complete the film and have it ready for next year's Cannes Film Festival.

In the film, a band of U.S. soldiers facing death by firing squad for their misdeeds are given a chance to redeem themselves by heading into the perilous no-man's lands of Nazi-occupied France on a suicide mission for the Allies.



You know, this could just what Myers needs to get his career back on track. And he's already proven in the movie 54 that he's very capable of pullling off a straight dramatic role.

[LordSimen]

I'm loving it. This sounds like the kind of cast I'd expect from a Tarantino movie, a bunch of actors you'd never expect to work with each other in parts you would have no idea they could play. Awesome.

[therealjohng]

I think Myers will be Hitler.

[Bourne101]

Myers is definitely a solid choice. I know, I know, The Love Guru sucked, but this just may be the thing to get him back on track.

[bigred760]

The comedian/actor is joining a cast that so far includes Brad Pitt, Nastassja Kinski, Simon Pegg, David Krumholtz, B.J. Novak and Eli Roth.

Pitt and the rest are confirmed? I thought the Brad Pitt casting was still "in talks."

[Moviefan1234]

This is some fucked up casting. The question is can Tarantino pull it off?

[LordSimen]

This is some fucked up casting. The question is can Tarantino pull it off?

That's an easy question. Yes, of course he can. He has with every single film he's ever done. He's an actor's director. One of the reasons he's so good is because he always gets a great performance out of any actor he works with.

[therealjohng]

That's an easy question. Yes, of course he can. He has with every single film he's ever done. He's an actor's director. One of the reasons he's so good is because he always gets a great performance out of any actor he works with.



100% fucking truth.

[Bourne101]

Pitt and the rest are confirmed? I thought the Brad Pitt casting was still "in talks."

Pitt is definitely confirmed, there was an article last week. Not sure about the rest.

[Moviefan1234]

That's an easy question. Yes, of course he can.

I sure hope so. I suspect he will as well, but a few of the castings seem a bit more out there than normal for Tarantino. But again, I have confidence in the man.

[APzombie]

I love it. I think its bat-shit crazy casting. I can't wait to see it unfold. He's playing Ed Fenech, who is basically in one scene, maybe ten minutes total. He shares screen time with whats rumored to be Simon Pegg's role, as well as Winston Churchill.

[thedudeman69]

Maybe QT can revive Myers'sdead live action career.

[Smiert Spionam]

So what happened to QT wanting Michael Madsen and Adam Sandler???

[LordSimen]

So what happened to QT wanting Michael Madsen and Adam Sandler???

There's still lots more parts to cast, my friend. There's still time to cast them. ;)

[APzombie]

So what happened to QT wanting Michael Madsen and Adam Sandler???

Sandler was quoted saying he was asked to do the role. QT and he are pals from way back (QT was in Little Nicky). It just came down to scheduling, Sandler's busy making another crappy comedy.

[rilocay]

Myers shall be interesting indeed. He's gonna go well in the movie. But what i can't wait is to hear about his and Tarantino's ego's goin at each other. haha. Now I just hope Tarantino reads this damn thread so he's seen me mention Audrey Tautou for Shosanna. She's french! Just Do it! Thank me later...lol.

But yeah, casting is cool as, can't wait to see who else is up for some bastardization.

[DaMovieMan]

I love it. I think its bat-shit crazy casting. I can't wait to see it unfold. He's playing Ed Fenech, who is basically in one scene, maybe ten minutes total. He shares screen time with whats rumored to be Simon Pegg's role, as well as Winston Churchill.

And i re-read it with those actors in mind, and it plays out great...honestly, under QT these guys will be great.

[Cosimo]

everyone that has been casted so far is fucking lame

myers, pegg, pitt and roth!! yip yip!!! fucking psyched. tarantino get a grip stop casting these chiefs. this obviously aint gonna be the film i was hoping for. some fanboy bullshit instead

[Bourne101]

Sandler's busy making another crappy comedy.

I wouldn't be so sure there. It's a movie written and directed by Judd Apatow called Funny People, and it is about stand-up comedy. I expect it will be pretty good.