Paul Dano finally issues response to Quentin Tarantino’s criticism

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29 Jan 2026 • 6:31 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Paul Dano has responded to Quentin Tarantino's recent criticism of his acting skills, expressing gratitude for the public support he received.
  • Tarantino had labelled Dano the 'weakest actor in SAG' and 'weak sauce' regarding his performance in the 2007 film There Will Be Blood.
  • The Pulp Fiction director made these remarks on Brett Easton Ellis' podcast, stating Dano's acting prevented There Will Be Blood from ranking higher on his list of best 21st-century films.
  • Dano stated he was 'incredibly grateful that the world spoke up for me so I didn’t have to' after the backlash against Tarantino.
  • Toni Collette, Dano's co-star in Little Miss Sunshine, fiercely defended him, suggesting Tarantino 'must’ve been high' when he made the comments.

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