The first image from Only What We Carry, the upcoming movie starring Quentin Tarantino and Simon Pegg, has been unveiled. This new still reveals Simon Pegg alongside Sofia Boutella in a seemingly joyful moment, drawing early attention to the film ahead of its world sales launch at the European Film Market in Berlin.
Significantly, this film marks the first major on-screen acting role for Tarantino since 1996’s From Dusk Till Dawn, making it a notable return to acting for the acclaimed filmmaker.
Plot and Character Details Behind Only What We Carry
Set against the windswept shores of Deauville, the drama centers on Julian Johns, played by Simon Pegg. Julian, once a celebrated artistic director for the Moulin Rouge, leads a reclusive life until dancer Charlotte Levant, portrayed by Sofia Boutella, finds him after reading a news article revealing his location.
“on the windswept coast of Deauville, and follows Julian Johns (Pegg), a once-formidable Moulin Rouge artistic director whose isolated life is upended when former dancer Charlotte Levant (Boutella) seeks him out after reading a news article revealing his whereabouts,” – Deadline report
The arrival of Charlotte challenges both characters to face unresolved grief, hidden truths, and the emotional toll of the lives they left behind. Within the story, Tarantino plays Julian’s publisher, who resides at the chateau where Julian is writing his memoir. Charlotte Gainsbourg takes on the role of Charlotte’s protective sister, adding depth to the narrative’s family dynamics.
“Her arrival forces both to confront unresolved grief, buried truths and the emotional cost of the lives they’ve left behind. Tarantino appears as Julian’s publisher, who lives at the chateau as Julian writes his memoir, while Gainsbourg plays Charlotte’s fiercely protective sister.” – Deadline report
Cast and Creative Team Behind the Film
Only What We Carry is written and directed by Jamie Adams. Alongside Tarantino, Simon Pegg, Sofia Boutella, and Charlotte Gainsbourg, the cast includes Liam Hellmann and U.S. singer Lizzy McAlpine in significant roles. This ensemble promises a blend of acting talent and musical artistry within the film.
Tarantino’s involvement is especially notable because it represents a rare acting opportunity outside of his own directorial projects. After his appearance in Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn, where he shared the screen with notable actors such as Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Juliette Lewis, Cheech Marin, Fred Williamson, and Salma Hayek, Tarantino has mostly refrained from acting roles in other directors’ films.
Uncertainty Surrounding Tarantino’s Future Projects
Although Quentin Tarantino is reportedly working on his tenth and final directorial movie, progress has been slow. Previously, he was involved with a project titled The Movie Critic, but has since moved away from it, leaving his next film shrouded in mystery. This uncertainty adds to the anticipation surrounding his latest acting endeavor in Only What We Carry.
