Quentin Tarantino recently stated on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast that he does not like Matthew Lillard as an actor.

Context

Tarantino made the comment while discussing his favorite films of the 21st century and critiquing other actors like Paul Dano in There Will Be Blood , calling Dano "weak sauce" and the "weakest actor in SAG." He grouped Lillard with performers such as Dano and Owen Wilson in his negative assessments, though specifics on Lillard focused on general dislike rather than a particular role.

Lillard's Response

At GalaxyCon in Columbus, Ohio, Lillard addressed the remarks, saying, "Quentin Tarantino this week said he didn't like me as an actor," prompting boos from the crowd. He brushed it off with "Eh, whatever. Who cares?" but admitted it stung, noting, "It f–king sucks" and that such criticism targets those outside Hollywood's top tier, unlike Tom Cruise. Lillard contrasted his fan popularity from films like Scream with his lesser standing in industry circles.