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Tarantino's Praise Sparks Hollywood Support for Lillard, Dano

1/29/2026

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Tarantino's remarks on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast prompted broad industry praise for Matthew Lillard, Paul Dano, and Owen Wilson, with George Clooney saying he would be "honored to work with" the criticized actors.
In an Entertainment Weekly interview, Matthew Lillard described Hollywood's reaction as "like living through your own wake."
Lillard will reprise his role in Scream 7, which hits theaters on February 27.

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Tarantino's remarks on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast prompted broad industry praise for Matthew Lillard, Paul Dano, and Owen Wilson, with George Clooney saying he would be "honored to work with" the criticized actors.
In an Entertainment Weekly interview, Matthew Lillard described Hollywood's reaction as "like living through your own wake."
Lillard will reprise his role in Scream 7, which hits theaters on February 27.