Quentin Tarantino is making a notable Quentin Tarantino acting return by joining the cast of the upcoming film Only What We Carry, alongside Simon Pegg, Sofia Boutella, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lizzy McAlpine, and Liam Hellmann. This film, shot recently in Deauville, France, follows a story of confronting the past through a complex group dynamic.
Plot and Cast Details of Only What We Carry
Only What We Carry is written and directed by Jamie Adams, known for his previous film She Was Love, which starred Haley Bennett and Marisa Abela. Produced by Star Hellmann, Charles Benoin, and Jouri Smit, the film centers around Julian Johns (Simon Pegg), an instructor whose student, Charlotte Levant (Sofia Boutella), returns to face unresolved issues. Johns’ old friend John Percy (Quentin Tarantino) joins them, alongside Charlotte’s sister Josephine Chabrol (Charlotte Gainsbourg), a restless artist named Vincent (Liam Hellmann), and Jacqueline (Lizzy McAlpine), a dancer whose presence brings an existential weight to the group.
Career Notes on Tarantino and McAlpine’s Acting Debut
Tarantino, though known primarily as a director, has made cameo appearances in his own films and others. His last significant English-speaking lead role was as Richie Gecko in Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn. Meanwhile, McAlpine, an American singer recognized for tracks like “Ceilings” and “You Could Start A Cult” featuring Niall Horan, marks her acting debut with this production.
Significance of Tarantino’s Return to Acting
This project stands out as a significant moment in Quentin Tarantino’s career, marking his first substantial acting role in years outside of brief appearances in his own movies. The ensemble cast and auteur-driven storyline offer a platform for exploring deep character interactions, making Only What We Carry a film to watch for those interested in both Tarantino’s evolving career and contemporary cinema narratives.
