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Reynolds' Mint Mobile Ad Praises Matthew Lillard Post-Tarantino Shade
14 Dec
Summary
- Ryan Reynolds featured Matthew Lillard in a Mint Mobile ad after Tarantino's comments.
- Tarantino's recent remarks criticized Lillard, Wilson, and Dano as actors.
- Lillard acknowledged feeling unloved in Hollywood, despite fan support.
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino recently faced backlash for publicly criticizing actors Paul Dano, Owen Wilson, and Matthew Lillard. Tarantino described Dano as the "weakest fucking actor in SAG" and stated he doesn't "care for" Wilson or Lillard. These comments spurred support for Dano from peers like Matt Reeves.
In a swift pop culture moment, Ryan Reynolds has featured Matthew Lillard in a new national ad campaign for his company, Mint Mobile. While the ad doesn't name Tarantino, it debuted shortly after the director's remarks and includes a joke from Lillard about not being universally loved.
Lillard has previously spoken about feeling unpopular in Hollywood, though he has a dedicated fanbase, evident from reactions to the ad and his iconic roles in "Scooby-Doo" and "Scream." Fans can currently see Lillard in "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" and anticipate his return in "Scream 7."
