What did Quentin Tarantino say about Matthew Lillard?

Quentin Tarantino called Matthew Lillard and Owen Wilson actors he "doesn't care for" and described Paul Dano as "the weakest fucking actor in SAG."

How did Matthew Lillard react to Quentin Tarantino's comments?

Matthew Lillard initially felt hurt and called it a "bummer," but found the subsequent outpouring of support from Hollywood peers to be "beautiful" and validating.

Who supported Matthew Lillard after Quentin Tarantino's criticism?

Many Hollywood figures, including George Clooney, James Gunn, and Mike Flanagan, publicly supported Matthew Lillard after Quentin Tarantino's critical remarks.

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Lillard Responds to Tarantino's Harsh Actor Diss

24 Feb

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Summary

Matthew Lillard was hurt by Quentin Tarantino's criticism of his acting.
Tarantino called Lillard, Dano, and Wilson 'weakest' and actors he 'doesn't care for'.
Numerous Hollywood figures publicly supported Lillard after Tarantino's remarks.

Lillard Responds to Tarantino's Harsh Actor Diss

Matthew Lillard has spoken out about the impact of Quentin Tarantino's critical remarks about his acting. In a viral interview last fall, Tarantino described Lillard, along with Paul Dano and Owen Wilson, in harsh terms, stating he didn't care for Lillard or Wilson and calling Dano "the weakest fucking actor in SAG."

Lillard admitted that Tarantino's comments were a "bummer" and "hurt your feelings." He likened the experience to being "punched in the mouth." However, the actor revealed that the extensive support he received from fans and fellow Hollywood professionals in the wake of Tarantino's statements was incredibly meaningful.