Quentin Tarantino has shocked fans by announcing the cancellation of his highly anticipated final film, ‘The Movie Critic.’ The project, which was set to star Brad Pitt in the lead role, has now been scrapped, leaving movie buffs in dismay.
According to sources cited by The Hollywood Reporter, Tarantino had been delaying the production of his last film for several months. The filmmaker had planned to begin filming this year, but has now decided to step back from the project altogether.
The film was supposed to be Tarantino’s tenth feature and was set in 1977 California. However, sources close to the director have revealed that he is no longer interested in pursuing ‘The Movie Critic’ and is instead focusing on bringing something new to the table.
Initially, the film was rumored to center around a cynical film reviewer, but the idea shifted to focus on Brad Pitt’s character, Cliff Booth, the stuntman he portrayed in Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Pitt’s performance in the film earned him an Academy Award, and Tarantino has praised him as “one of the last remaining big-screen movie stars.”
It remains unclear what prompted Tarantino to change his mind about the project or what he plans to work on next. With Pitt’s casting and a $20-million tax break from the California state government already secured for the film, fans are left wondering what the acclaimed director’s next move will be. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.