The one-sided feud between Quentin Tarantino and Paul Dano bamboozled Hollywood. But it seems Paul is winning. Last week, Quentin went on the Bret Easton Ellis Podcast and shared his rather strong feelings about Paul.
Per Quentin, Paul was no match for Daniel Day-Lewis in 2007's There Will Be Blood. "Obviously, it's supposed to be a two-hander, and it's also so drastically obvious that it's not a two-hander," the director said. "He is weak sauce, man. He's a weak sister."
Well, a week after Quentin's opinions went public, Paul landed another gig. The 41-year-old actor is set to star in the psychological thriller, Bunker, by Oscar-winning filmmaker Florian Zeller. The French director is known for his play-turned film, The Father. Paul will appear alongside Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, and Stephen Graham.
Bunker, which is the follow up to Florian's film, The Son, is already filming. The thriller follows an unraveling family as a mysterious construction project — a bunker commissioned by a powerful tech mogul — infiltrates their lives. After Florian cast Paul, the director said in a statement: "[He] has consistently impressed me as an actor. He possesses an extraordinary singularity — something genuinely unique — and in that sense, he is truly irreplaceable."
Celebrities defend Paul Dano
Paul is a relatively private celebrity, but his name has been all over since Quentin decided to air his beef. And while the actor has remained silent on the matter, his friends in the industry have rushed to give their support.