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Clooney Backs Dano Amid Tarantino's Controversial Critique

1/13/2026

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George Clooney said he would be honoured to work with Paul Dano, Matthew Lillard, and Owen Wilson.
Quentin Tarantino criticized Paul Dano as the "worst actor in SAG" and disparaged Lillard and Wilson.
Matthew Lillard described Tarantino's comments as damaging, highlighting disparities in how actors are treated based on status.
After Tarantino's remarks, Ben Stiller and Matt Reeves defended Dano.

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George Clooney said he would be honoured to work with Paul Dano, Matthew Lillard, and Owen Wilson.
Quentin Tarantino criticized Paul Dano as the "worst actor in SAG" and disparaged Lillard and Wilson.
Matthew Lillard described Tarantino's comments as damaging, highlighting disparities in how actors are treated based on status.
After Tarantino's remarks, Ben Stiller and Matt Reeves defended Dano.