Academy Award-winning director Quentin Tarantino has no desire to enter theMarvel Cinematic Universeanytime soon. The well-known director revealed why he has no ambition to direct a film for Marvel Studios, calling the directors in the cinematic universe “hired hands.”
TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis no stranger to criticism from notable Hollywood directors who find the filmmaking genre more synonymous with theme parks than actual cinema.Martin Scorsese was one of the first directorsto voice his unfavorable opinion about the superhero genre, which opened the door for more well-known figures to express their points of view.Moonfalldirector Roland Emmerich is one such individual who called the genre “formulaic” to criticize the its monotonous storytelling.
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While speaking with theLos Angeles Times, Tarantino made it clear that an MCU film was not an addition he was eager to add to his remarkable resume. “You have to be a hired hand to do those things,” theKill Billdirector expressed when asked why he has never thrown his name into the directorial hat for the studio. “I’m not a hired hand. I’m not looking for a job.” Tarantino went on to discuss the current cinematic atmosphere and a desire that he and other notable filmmakers share today.
Marvel has been one of the most popular cinematic brands for decades, generating record-setting box office numbers with a vast collection of A-List talent throughout its cinematic universe. However, Tarantino does not believe the success will last and sees a possible shift coming soon. The notable director stated that he and other filmmakers “can’t wait for the day” when superhero films fall to the wayside as studio musicals did in the 1960s. “The analogy works because it’s a similar chokehold,” stated Tarantino. However, the desire formore Marvel and superhero contentis high, with the announcement of new projects coming over the next two years. As the universe expands, fans will only continue to want more, which makes the “waiting game” unrealistic for now.
Tarantino is best known for his1994 filmPulp Fiction, which starred John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Bruce Willis, and others. The classic film earned seven Academy Awards nominations but only took home the coveted prize in the Best Screenplay category. Tarantino’s illustrious career has included several other notable projects, such as 2012’sDjango Unchainedand 2020sOnce Upon A Time in Hollywood, but aMarvel Cinematic Universeventure is not an addition the director is looking to pursue.
