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Tarantino says Paul Dano’s performance in There Will Be Blood is a 'weak sauce' and compares it unfavorably to Daniel Day-Lewis.
Tarantino suggested Austin Butler would have been wonderful in the role of Paul Dano’s character.
Tarantino argued There Will Be Blood is not a true two-hander due to Dano's performance.
The remarks sparked backlash from Dano’s fans on social media.
There Will Be Blood, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, earned Day-Lewis an Oscar for his role.
The discussion referenced Tarantino’s views on casting and performance in classic dramas.
Dano’s other filmography includes acclaimed work in 12 Years a Slave, Prisoners, and The Batman.
There Will Be Blood follows a Southern California oilman’s rise in the early 20th century.
Dano starred as twin brothers Paul and Eli Sunday in the film.
The New York Post published this report detailing Tarantino’s comments and public reaction.
The original podcast appearance included Tarantino listing his top ten 21st-century films.

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Quentin Tarantino called Paul Dano 'weak sauce' on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, criticizing his performance in There Will Be Blood.
Tarantino said Austin Butler could have played the role effectively, implying Dano was not the best fit for the part.
The discussion centered on There Will Be Blood’s two-hander dynamic and Dano’s perceived lack of matching foil to Daniel Day-Lewis.
Tarantino highlighted Day-Lewis’s performance as a benchmark, suggesting the film still works even with a weak foil.
The remarks were made during Tarantino’s discussion of his top films of the 21st century on a podcast.
The article notes Tarantino’s broader opinions on 21st-century cinema and notable films he discussed.
People magazine reported Tarantino’s criticisms and noted Dano's representative did not respond to requests for comment.
The piece also references Tarantino’s broader list of top 10 movies of the 21st century mentioned during the chat.
The article confirms that Tarantino's comments were made publicly on the podcast with Ellis as host.
The article includes a standard note that People has reached out to Dano's representative for comment.

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