Quentin Tarantino has directed some of the most famous feature films in recent Hollywood history. He has also written books, co-hosts a podcast, and owns and operates two classic movie theaters. Now he wants to expand his list of projects to include theater.
During a recent appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, the film guru revealed that he is currently exploring the possibility of writing an original comedy piece. “I’m leaning more towards writing theatre, or trying for a while… It would be funny stuff… In a comedy piece, the audience is a character in the room… if that works, it’s an evening of fun… which is hard to capture on film,” Tarantino said.
Tarantino would also be open to adapting his play for the screen later. “If the play is popular, I’ll probably make a film.”
He further emphasized the difference between working with actors for a film and a stage production, pointing out that there is scope for different characterizations in the different versions.
“If the show was successful, I would have the pleasure of seeing different actors in the roles of those characters. When I do a film, the actor I cast plays the character, and that’s that character. But in a play, no actor owns a role… but if it’s a big hit, someone else will do the London show, someone else will do the tour.” Watch the full interview.
Earlier this year, Tarantino made headlines after he reportedly abandoned his tenth and final feature film, The Movie Critic. Over the years, he famously believed that he would only make ten films and, once they were finished, would move on to projects in other media, such as television or print. He reportedly put the script for The Movie Critic aside and would start from scratch.
Tarantino’s films include Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Reservoir Dogs, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
