How Bruce Willis Got Cast For Pulp Fiction - 2 Bears, 1 Cave Highlight

[@nintendianajones64]

Major props to the host for not interrupting a fantastic story.

[@ryanhanson6448]

I would have been so tempted to ask how Bruce reacted when Quinton told him Travolta was playing Vincent.

[@SC_310]

@@ryanhanson6448 5:10

[@Mist_Moonlight1]

The host seems bored and clueless about that Quentin is talking about...but the interview (one sided is very good)

[@Alex_1729]

@@Mist_Moonlight1 Yeah that dude I never liked, he grew up rich and I have little respect for rich comedians. Tom’s father is a hedge fund manager and Tom never worked a real job in his entire life

[@shanvee]

He said "ok" in a bored tone about 50 times though.

[@instantmotivations4300]

I absolutely LOVE to see Quentin interviewed without being constantly interrupted, I could listen to his stories for hours

[@bradydeangelo284]

Tom didn't interrupt him at all. That was a great interview.

[@justinbenning2428]

I am so glad he convinced Bruce Willis to play Butch. Pulp Fiction is so perfectly cast, that I can't imagine anyone else playing these characters.

[@djstarsign]

I was lucky enough to attend an advanced screening of the movie, a few weeks, maybe even months before it was released nationally. Richard Linklater personally invited QT down to premiere the film for the Austin Film Society. After a quick intro, the movie started and when the credits started rolling, the crowd was going ape shit after each name. And then Bruce Willis’s name came up and people started booing 😂😂😂😂 It was a super rowdy audience and the scene in the pawn shop when he’s going from weapon to weapon, the crowd was so revved that when he finally chose the samurai sword, it was the most incredible build up of people cheering and hollering. After he killed Zed, Bruce Willis had won the audience over. Tarantino did a Q and A after the film and said that of all the times he’d shown the movie, the audience was so great that he chose to stay and watch the whole thing and that we were the best audience he’d ever seen it with. After the movie was released, I was telling everyone about it, probably saw it at least 5 times in the theater and no screening was ever even half as great as that AFS screening. It’s my favorite movie going experience ever.

[@Alfie223]

Tim Dillon would've been sick as Butch tho

[@howhigh0521]

Nah fuck that I wanna see a black face Bruce Willis instead 😂

[@karlhungus545]

@@Alfie223 It's Matt Dillon bud 🤣

[@SoyAntonioGaming]

u sir, Justin Banning, dont have gr8 imagination. there are thousends ppl who can make those roles. pls use brein.

[@j.f.sadowski9851]

I can say this truthfully about Bruce Willis, while filming Mercury Rising scenes in Chicago, I got the chance to meet Mr. Willis, he was funny, he joked with people, he made filming so enjoyable. Always a smile, even to strangers, treated everyone involved with a unique respect no matter who they were. Very nice person with the ability to make all around him feel at ease.

[@eugzo]

I always enjoy finding stories like this in the comments

[@johnabbottphotography]

Apparently, Bruce was a bartender earlier in his life. As a star actor, he didn't let anyone treat the waitstaff poorly. There's a story about how he was out with a bunch of folks, and someone was rude to the waitstaff. First, Bruce spoke up for the waitstaff, and made the person apologize. Then he tipped them out like never before.

[@JayMaverick]

And don't forget - when he realized his health was deteriorating, he signed up to make a bunch of cashgrab films so his family would be set.

[@slickus]

Like a normal human being then got it😂😂😂

[@GoogleUser000]

Even standing in front of a top 3 Hollywood star at that time and seeing him almost BEG to take a part in your movie (which already is a huge deal in itself), he nonetheless stood his ground in regards of Vincent and Jules' cast. And the characters he successfully stood for turned out to be just perfect. This is a definition of a true cinema creator's vision. This is what makes Quentin The Quentin we all love.

[@MinecraftMartin]

Yeah the whole story felt pretty honest with everyone involved lol

[@redpine8665]

Think of that pressure. At that point, John Travolta was a nobody, and he had a chance to sub him out for Bruce Willis and said no.

[@mikebalentine]

He also does not crank out movies nonstop just for the money. His focus has always been on making fewer but quality stories.

[@stevem2323]

​@@MinecraftMartin Is that sarcasm?

[@mycattitude]

@@redpine8665 John Travolta was no nobody. Some could call him a has been, at that point, because "Welcome Back Cotter" and 'Saturday Night Fever" were long in the past, but I do remember the hype about him being in the movie. People, incl. me, were looking forward to seeing him make his comeback. And he sure did, and then some.

[@danjwalker]

Quentin is never a boring interview. He's so engaging and has some of the best Hollywood stories.

[@ajorngjdonaydbr]

Agreed, even if its just on one of those terrible night time US chat shows, if Quentin is talking, I want to hear it

[@iannorth5958]

Quentin’s films are the best Hollywood stories

[@jtapia1123]

He’s very smart but he’s very annoying and stressful to listen to

[@markmcgookin1729]

I think its because they are very genuine, not recycled press tour, pre-approved sound bites from 10 minute press question sessions. They are 'oh, this is how that happened'

[@seppegielen2946]

He loves his work

[@billbored8277]

Quentin is like a jukebox, put a quarter in and you just have to let it play.

[@Lefiath]

He is s master storyteller, Ehrenberger whenever he's writing or just taking.

[@chefgiovanni]

Righteous comment. Another ... I can not teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.

[@glennielsen]

Quentin is like a car. Put some oil in the engine, screw the cap back on, make sure there's gas in the car, shut the gas cap, get in the car and go to work, start working, finish your shift, say bye to your co workers, go home, go to sleep, wake up and do it again.

[@JonM-ts7os]

lol

[@josenavarro5996]

He also the most annoying person to drink with. He stay at a hotel I use to work for 16 years ago, and I can hear him from the 3rd floor above the bar

[@Plathismo]

Bruce Willis’ asking price for a movie at that time was at least double Pulp Fiction’s entire budget. So cool that he wanted to be in it.

[@ksavage681]

It's kinda neat how Quentin explained the Butch character to him and basically got Bruce to call him up the next day and say "yeah yeah, i'll do it."..Its like reverse psychology almost.

[@sportsentertained]

@@Mistrinho hhahah is this for real? hilarious if true

[@stefanchernev4996]

It is probably like De Niro's involvement in Brazil...

[@ralexand56]

and that definitely wasn't an easy shoot for him. that character got wrung through the ringer.

[@JimmyThree-Balls]

​@@Mistrinhoso the Hudson hawk is a better movie? He's got a full head of hair in it and its regarded as dog shit( even though I enjoyed it). Maybe its more that he was going bald and didn't want too, but decided too eventually.

[@stephanphenix5199]

Walken's cameo was hilarious

[@lukecarroll9823]

"...uncomfortable hunk of metal..." 😂

[@brantisonfire]

The movie is so great and the casting so perfect, sometimes I forget that Walken even had a scene in Pulp Fiction.

[@adrianl7147]

It was terrible. The Walken part; not the movie itself

[@SemiDad]

@@adrianl7147it was meant to be over the top.

[@adrianl7147]

@@SemiDad Great. It was still terrible (IMHO). Don't get me wrong--the movie was/is great. But that scene was the low point.

[@Goldnuggetrudolph]

Quentin still one of the greatest story tellers of our time. I'm glad he wasn't interrupted.

[@FrostonKk]

Imagine if alcoholic bert were there, tarantino wouldn't of got half of what he was trying to say out

[@fonosayno]

I was just thinking “thank God the other bear wasn’t interviewing Tarantino! 😂

[@Antonocon]

Ask Quentin a quick question. 10 minutes later he finishes giving you an epic answer. Who could have imagined that this guy writes great stories?

[@Atom1990-m2j]

Might also be why his films are so long.

[@ajorngjdonaydbr]

@@Atom1990-m2j for a Tarantino movie, that's no bad thing

[@fehoobar]

I was hooked the moment he said Bruce Willis had read the script already... and I knew how this was ending! Quentin still had me on the coals with "I wonder if he's gonna accept or not!?"

[@blablableep6811]

2:21 honestly props to the sound people eventually turning down Tom's "ok. Mkay, right, mmhm.."

[@Rorschachqp]

Yeah, love his story telling.

[@MapleJames76]

Quentin is one of those rare fellas who really understands film and scripts and story. This was such an incredible chat, and you could see his face light up when he got to talk about Bruce in this film, and he holds nothing back. I hope he makes more movies :) Fist bumps from Canada

[@johnspence8141]

I would argue Butch was the best character in the movie to play, especially if you don't want to risk your good-guy image because every action he takes is out of honour or to escape with his girlfriend. He also risks his life to go back to save Marsellus. Every other character has deep character flaws. While its cool to play Jules or Vincent, Willis is perfect for Butch.

[@bighands69]

Willis played bad characters over the years as well. There probably was not that many available to play in that era for a leading man.

[@starwarsroo2448]

He certainly had the best story Tarantino ever put into any of his movies

[@Mosashi_EX]

He uses a fucking samurai sword, an uzi with a silencer, his fists and buys a pack of Red Apples non filtered for crying out loud.

[@davidgaugamela9801]

Agreed, Butch is the strongest character. When we first meet him he is faced down by Vincent and seems weak. However the more we see of him the stronger he becomes. Ultimately he prevails.

[@Sam-ij7co]

I’d say Butch has serious character flaws too. He had no remorse for killing his opponent in the boxing match. He told the taxi driver he felt nothing after killing him.

[@saverioc2929]

So great to hear him speak highly of Bruce. His family will always have great memories of Bruce and all his accomplishments Keep your head up Bruce we all love you and all the fun and exciting times you given us on screen.

[@MyComedyStore]

Bruce Willis was in Look Who's Talking one and Too.

[@VB-3]

And keep in mind Tarantino was still a small time director with one film under his belt at this point in history. He's a mega talent, and makes for a great interview.

[@bradr3541]

Technically 2, but only 1 as director. When your watching True Romance you can tell it’s Tarantino.

[@ellie-tk4jy]

Mega? Like it's 1980?

[@VB-3]

@@ellie-tk4jy that would be an improvement.

[@killroy2014]

@@bradr3541 yup, Tarantino wrote True Romance but has to sell the sript to Tony Scott to be able to make Pulp Fiction.

[@Barbarian75]

@@ellie-tk4jy Giga, like in 2015 (or whenever everything became giga...) 😁

[@McDuffin]

Thank god Tom ran this interview and just let Q tell his story. Could you imagine how long this would’ve took with Bert at the helm? Jesus wept, indeed.

[@brianshaker1885]

That's because he's a fan.

[@rico8089]

Or Rogan cutting Q off every 2 minutes to talk about DMT or bears eating people

[@SudoFPS]

@@brianshaker1885 or because he’s a good podcast host (or both).

[@TheSlaughterhouse]

Or god forbid Howard Stern! 🤣

[@larrykelley6739]

I think tom has learned to let the guest talk.

[@kamuelalee]

That is a cool story. Like Tom said, it was a trip to see Bruce Willis -- one of the biggest stars of the 90s -- pop up in this smaller, rather art house crime flick. Legendary film.

[@zakofrx]

It gave Travolta a second bite but without Bruce it may not have had the people coming to see it which would have not helped Travolta or Quiton with further movies..

[@kamuelalee]

@@jpc2470 That's kinda true! Willis' last good film prior to Pulp Fiction, in my opinion, was Die Hard 2.

[@elbenardo2715]

@@kamuelaleedie hard 3 is great idk if it came out before pulp though

[@kamuelalee]

@@elbenardo2715 DH3 came out a year later...with Bruce and Samuel L. Jackson on screen together.

[@Phobero]

@@zakofrx Who is Quiton?

[@ceekay4649]

Tarantino is just a master storyteller. He knows how to tell a tale, whether it's the films that he has made or regaling us with an anecdote.

[@silentblackhole]

I've always been a Bruce fan but after hearing this I'm a bigger fan. I've had the same feeling after hearing about how Bruce came to play in "The Fifth Element". One of the best scienfiction movies!

[@radioactivepotato2068]

I couldn't imagine anyone else as Butch and it's by far Bruce's greatest performance IMO. His portrayal of Butch's utter disbelief at the absolute carnage going on around him is hilarious.

[@michaelplasski292]

I’ll argue unbreakable

[@Jonas-jq5xl]

@@michaelplasski292 eyyy come on now, Die Hard!??

[@elwoodpalmer7622]

No, the best Bruce Willis movie is a sad, beautiful time travel flick - 1995’s 12 Monkeys.

[@theotherguy5516]

@@elwoodpalmer7622 Brilliant movie. Not quite his best movie, in my humble opinion, but his best performance. (Pitt got the accolades for his showy performance, but it should have been Willis.) Who can ever forget the ending? And why has it been more or less forgotten except by film nerds?

[@ellie-tk4jy]

Both actors in the basement of the shop were hilarious.

[@demonicsweaters]

Butch was probably the most respectable character in the whole film, and Bruce really nailed it. Glad he took that part!

[@ellie-tk4jy]

No not with the way he spoke to his girlfriend he wasn't. He was horrible. No one in that film is respectable apart from maybe his girlfriend though I wish she wasn't so needy for him.

[@theprophet9429]

Respectable?? Are you insane? Butch is the villain. He double crossed his partners, purely for greed, and with no remorse.

[@SarahNGeti]

@@theprophet9429 Everyone is the Villain in Pulp Fiction, Butch was the Anti-hero we all Loved.

[@DanFlashes99]

Butch chose to come back for Marcellus. Probably one of the only non-selfish decisions any character made in that movie

[@PaintGuy]

I can’t imagine the cast any other way. Every character is perfection. I’m so thankful Bruce Willis said yes to that role.

[@djremotion2]

Bruce Willis parts were the only one I cared to see when Pulp Fiction came from TV week ago. Other parts are too teatrical and elongated which is bad side of the Tarantino. Sure when you first time see it in the movie they all add up too since you dont know what is going to happen. But those parts where Butch is are the best even years after when you know whats going to happen.

[@alahad4723]

This man can not only write well, direct well, he is a genuinely interesting storyteller as well. So animated and involved while he was describing the saga here!

[@ellsay8987]

I feel really bad for Bruce Willis now and what’s he going through with his health. I wish him to stay safe.

[@spenser9908]

But he's left such a cool legacy.

[@brodude7194]

it's like a mild way to die. Could be worse.

[@ZL8R]

Every character was perfectly cast. Excellent story. Also Bruce is the man for rolling along with it without being a diva

[@4231jerome]

It seems he saved the diva attitude for the later years

[@johnconway9882]

Except maybe himself

[@chaddesrosiers1107]

@@4231jerome The only person I ever heard bitch about him is Kevin Smith. When you listen to KS story... it basically goes Bruce Willis agrees to do film... shows up, talks to the director about the film. Realizes director is a clown... Bruce knows more about film then the director and looses respect for someone whos work he might have liked. KS story about first meeting Bruce they discussed a scene and Bruce asked him what lens he was going to shot with, trying to figure out no doubt how he should tackle the job. Kevin comes back with uuu what I don't know any of that shit man I just yell action. Willis is a professional, he didn't start out an actor but when it became his thing he educated himself... and he doesn't suffer fools. This story is proof... he respects directors that know what they are doing. Its why he ended up in films like Pulp Fiction and the Sixth Sense.

[@redrick8900]

@@chaddesrosiers1107 Like Shamlame knows jack about directing.

[@chaddesrosiers1107]

@@redrick8900 He indeed does yes. He graduated from NYU in 92. Directed his first feature length while a student. If Bruce asked M. Night how he was going to frame and shoot a scene, Bruce would have gotten an educated answer.

[@michaelcostello9157]

You can tell Tom is star struck by Quentin. Awesome episode.

[@HerculesLoyd]

I mean who wouldn’t be, doesn’t matter who you are that man is a genius and is responsible for multiple movies I and many others consider masterpieces.

[@UniverseofDominion]

@@HerculesLoyd Yeah seconded, who wouldn't be. Quentin is not a rock star etc, but he's force of nature and that isn't something you sit down for a convo with without a bit of trepidation.

[@nepntzerZer]

Not star struck, he is legitimately sexually attracted to him. You can see him biting his bottom lip thinking about hot gay anal sex the whole time.

[@UniverseofDominion]

@@nepntzerZer Tf do you exist for?

[@liamleonard9120]

Quentin goes to see a lot of these LA comics performances, I remember a clip of Bobby lee saying he could never try out new material because guys like QT are in the crowd watching. So I imagine the star struck phase might not still be there, idk

[@tipsythefedora]

Fun Fact: Until the third movie 'Look Who's Talking Now' Bruce Willis WAS part of the Look Who'sTalking franchise having played the voice of the baby in the first two films.

[@ChristianBaleNutjob]

Okay

[@AmericanRoman23]

That’s called a known fact for anybody alive.

[@michaelh5985]

Oh that's right,,that's right he did

[@gh0st_0f_b0b_chandler]

there's def more to the story than Quentin let's on, but it fits the narrative and paints Bruce in a good light, I'm good with it if you are

[@frankcarlosnajera9723]

Interviewing Tarantino is like serving coffee. The man does it all. He is a natural storyteller.

[@TinMan445]

This is one of the best Terintino interviews/conversations out there by far. Loved the podcast episode

[@thenickwiszniewski]

for real? I’ve listened to plenty of Tarantino’s interviews and they’re great. This was stuttery and painful

[@CesarM780]

Yes and I like how he ignored the stupid blackface comment

[@BrianHSC]

Can't imagine Bruce Willis as Jules. And I can't picture Bruce Willis doing twist with Uma Thurman. It's great to hear these stories on what actors and agents do to get the parts they want.

[@joeshmoe7967]

Yea Sam just kills with Jules. Bruce could do a good job, but the feel would be totally different and alter the whole film

[@Eddie0102]

The twist scene slick might be one of my favorite in the film 🤣

[@runek100]

Travolta was just perfect for Vincent

[@jimbowardoable]

Who would Bruce have played in reservoir dogs? I really want to know

[@maverickslb80]

Bruce is and will forever be a legend.

[@kylegwtodd]

I love PULP FICTION. I can watch it anytime and it’s every time as enjoyable as the first time. A timeless classic.

[@REDMAN298]

Pulp Fiction is my favorite movie. Quentin is my favorite director/writer. Reservoir dogs is insane also. The cast of both works exquisitely.

[@BeJahnHobbies]

Bert would drive QT up a fucking wall. Really good stories Tom got out of him but man it would have been funny to see Bert interrupt him with ideas until QT walked out

[@TheSixStringGuy]

That honestly would have sucked cause QT would never go back to another podcast with Tom or bert...glad Tom stayed all buisness and asked great questions. Bert is just a moron probably would have embarrassed himself again

[@MultiTravellingman]

I agree 100%. I would of given it 20 minutes before he was at least getting angry and maybe half hr before he would of snapped and then leave early. I really think he needs some adhd meds.

[@atharkausar8563]

Good one Brent

[@coreyhall1150]

Bert is ANNOYING to me. The machine story? Yeah it felt like a fuckin lie to me. Maybe it ain't but I remember listening to him tell it the first time and going "This sounds like bullshit."

[@ArgHelo]

Haha I thought the same exact thing. Bert's too hyper and stupid for Tarantino to tolerate.

[@andrewmack5710]

The shortest sentence in pulp fiction is “Zedd’s dead!”

[@doughbafett]

No, the shortest is Brett saying "WHAT?!".

[@seattleping]

"whose motorcycle is this?" ..."it's a chopper bb." ..."whose chopper is this?" 😂

[@llokkee]

@@doughbafett What aint no sentence I ever heard of muthafucka - say what again, I double dare you >:(

[@johnnymancspice]

Beautiful work my friend 👏🏼

[@DazzlingDavidoff]

Tom should do his black guy voice. Maybe Tarantino has a part for him in his final movie.

[@negativeindustrial]

Solid idea

[@tomtu550]

I know, where was Tom or black? 😄

[@richardspeckymh]

BIKES?!?!?!?!???!!

[@vinnyhaddad]

@@curtmcgurt9554 AY YOAH!

[@TheSixStringGuy]

"BIKES"!

[@lpds7217]

now that is masterclass interviewing. you just have to see how Quentin is totally relaxed and delivers an amazing anecdote

[@andrewedderburn5308]

I was on edge throughout this interview, he almost had me believing Bruce did not get the part. What a story, mind blowing amazing stuff!!! Those of us who believe things just happen by chance or fall into place without effort should play this on repeat. Life asks for a whole lot of wheeling and dealing to get the results we see today. Best Movie Ever!!!

[@Cwinkle]

The whiplash from Quentin’s story to the usual 2 bears outro is wild

[@miralabualjadail4206]

Can’t believe the amount of new gems he offered up in this interview, he must legit really respect you!

[@telesto912]

I love QT, my dad wouldn’t even let me watch Pulp Fiction until I was 16. Once I saw it I really loved how it was filmed in its nonlinear format. It confused me when Vincent was alive at the end. My dad had to explain it to me. I felt like an idiot.

[@johnny555]

HAhahaaha Idiot.

[@pippip9927]

Mom let me watch pulp fiction at 10. Shout out to your dad. A lot of shit made more sense as i aged, im sure you can imagine. However, that movie was the standard for me from the moment i saw it.

[@Xplora213]

Idiot? No way. It’s a ridiculous way to structure a story and you don’t have much experience in the entire western media sphere like that.

[@That70sChannel]

I've always wanted to re-cut it in chronological order and watch it that way just to see how it felt.

[@cone12tv66]

Check out christoper Nolan’s “Memento”

[@robertrussell9336]

Quentin is a Massive force,a huge Block/Ball Busting energy of knowing his craft and the players in it and why this stuff works. Attracting the caliber of people that he does, is no accident. Love your work Quentin, love it.

[@fisichella78]

QT. What an amazing powerhouse this guy is. And the way he tells these stories, makes you hungry for his films....I'm gonna watch again Pulp Fiction. Right now!! :)))

[@adrianmasters250]

I have to say, I admire Tarantino's transparency around his dealings with actors and people in Hollywood, he really doesn't try to talk people up and tells it like it is which is refreshing.

[@theohuioiesin6519]

Incredibly incredible story! Pulp Fiction has a special place in my heart. I saw it in a theatre as a thirteen year old. It blew my mind and still Does.

[@skinlesswalnut6259]

Lol naughty naughty, could you imagine the backlash your parents and the cinema would get nowadays letting a kid into an 18 film, my parents rented me hellraiser when I was a lol people would go nuts nowadays!

[@popeye5274]

I remember seeing it at 16 yrs old, with my girlfriend at the time. She didn’t like the gimp scene so l had to walk out with her. After it was released on VHS, I rented it to finish watching it and it became my favorite film.

[@michaelrodgers5105]

@@popeye5274 where's that girlfriend now

[@darkhighwayman1757]

I was a dumb ass twenty something and saw it with my buddy and we were like this is a crazy special movie

[@brianshaker1885]

I saw it a couple of years after it came out when I was 11. I had never seen it before, but heard good things, asked for it for Christmas, my mom got it for me (I was always a good kid, so she just got stuff like that for me, no question), and it absolutely blew mine and my sisters minds. It completely formed the way we look at movies now. And to this day is my all-time favorite movie. I remember seeing a signed poster of everyone at a raffle. And I somehow got it for like 200 bucks. Til this day it's my prized procession.

[@mattjames4624]

Great interview. Bruce Willis is a legend!

[@fishtailfuture]

I could listen to this guys stories for years. I'm into movies. So this just epic.

[@regularSenseAppeal]

All 3 of those casts were 100% spot on.

[@zyrrhos]

Took balls of steel (and some crafty salesmanship) to say no to Bruce and redirect him to play Butch. It's why he's one of the great filmmakers.

[@joelslife]

I'll never forget the first time I saw Pulp Fiction. It was part of a tidal wave of indie movies at the time in the mid 90s which lit my heart on fire for film. This movie is an absolute masterpiece. I can watch it over and over again with no diminishing enjoyment. That soundtrack, those characters (and perfectly cast actors), the dialogue, cinematography... perfect.

[@TheRayfield77]

It's one of my top movies of all time.

[@Myrzghe]

I don't know why Bert is replaced with Tarantino, but this is much better than usual, keep this format!

[@Steve_643]

Samual Jackson, John Travolta, and Bruce Willis were all perfect, im glad it worked out like it did because Pulp Fiction is one of the all time movies ever made.

[@notd0ll109]

It’s definitely one of the movies ever made.

[@runek100]

What about mr Wolf? Idk why, but I love him the most.

[@gh0st_0f_b0b_chandler]

@@runek100 Walken is the GOAT

[@michaelmaloskyjr]

Besides Butch literally killing off the Vincent character, Butch remains as the sole driver of the movie's machinery -- he actually makes plot decisions. The rest of the characters build as meta personalities, side missions and style dressing.

[@theprophet9429]

Yep. Butch is the villain too.

[@didiermeynders]

I really enjoy these background talk, seeing how these things went behind the curtains. Also nice to watch how Quinten is telling this story.

[@RyanF1313]

I could listen to Tarantino all day long. He is full of knowledge, funny and seems like a real person 👍

[@ryecatcher25]

QT knew and supported harvey weinstien abuse of women.

[@IzzyTheNose]

Great story. Can't help but feel a little sad concerning Willis' health. Still remember my old man taking me and my brothers to see Die Hard at the drive-in when it was released, and to another of my favorites, The Last Boyscout. Great actor, and Tarantino has a great eye for talent.

[@chrisprysok7634]

Dude my grandma took me to see it I was like 11. Boobs in the office in the beginning. I got a turtle that day also. Grandmas are awesome.

[@johnv6806]

Every movie he has done for the last 20 years has been dog shit. But he once was a good actor

[@jimthar17]

TLB is one of my all time favorite Bruce movies. Second only to Die Hard.

[@jescollo]

We all go

[@myflatlineconstruct]

The last boyscout was so good. The multiple stories were perfect for the time. Kinda a less popular Beverly Hills Cop/ 48 hours if you take the time to appreciate the whole.

[@romans6two338]

Good interview man, an interviewer that actually listens and doesn't interrupt.

[@schtat]

Wow...that's a fantastic story. Great interview, glad I stumbled across it. Quentin is a legend and nice to see him elucidate how utterly reasonable/sweet Bruce was about everything. The resulting film is of course, timeless.

[@David-mh2jn]

QT says things that make you laugh because they are just so real. Like, how he tells Bruce Willis that he wants him because he get the story. It just sounds so real. I would have NEVER thought of Travolta as being the Vega part. I have never once thought of him as a good actor, still don't, but QT knew exactly how to use him. Great stuff

[@nanakmccann]

I think it's interesting that everyone wanted to play Vincent. When you watch the finished film Butch and Jules are arguably the best characters.

[@annaclarafenyo8185]

They just counted lines.

[@0786RICARDO]

It's probably an easier acting option, less seasoned actor required

[@bluceree7312]

Winston Wolf was probably the coolest.

[@donkeydarko77]

What? Nah, it’s f’n Lance, obviously.

[@redrick8900]

Vincent is the biggest challenge. His story he's all over the place, blissed out, panicked, confident, completely insecure, funny, scary; he doesn't have to wear a ball gag. I get why everyone wanted to play him.

[@ironsoul80]

That story gave me chills awesome interview

[@johnnolan4312]

So cool Quentin has the vision and the fortitude to stick with his vision with "A" listers vying for parts in a time when he really didn't have much pull in Hollywood, it made for such better movies! I was totally shocked to see John Travolta as Vincent Vega and nobody else could have played it better.

[@brianshaker1885]

The crazy part is it was the most sought after part of the script, and he had to tell good A list actors that washed up John Travolta had the best part. I can't imagine the amount of arguments he had with higher ups to get him to keep that part... then again, nowadays it may have been damn near impossible to get a budget for that movie.

[@ksavage681]

Travolta was just done making 3 Look Who's Talking movies and the rarely mentioned The Experts, he was a star then, but not getting top tier roles anymore. The year after Pulp Fiction came out, he did 3 movies and stayed top tier ever since.

[@Mad_Intellect]

@@ksavage681 Yeah that movie basically saved his career.

[@TheRayfield77]

This makes me want to watch Pulp Fiction again. It's been a very long time.

[@mccloysong]

Great story. His explanation is as long as his movies. :D

[@davismillard3822]

Tarantino is one of the greatest filmmakers period. End of sentence. I watch every one of his movies every three months or so and have four years. His love of the art form is undeniable and that comes through every time.

[@johnjenkins9445]

you watch Four Rooms every three months?

[@darkhighwayman1757]

I love most of his movies but some i just didn't like.

[@jman0870]

Are you sure you’ve seen all of Quentin Tarentino’s movies? 🤣

[@anthonyhiggins9799]

@@johnjenkins9445 He only has to watch one room. The other 3 are not Tarantino's.

[@davismillard3822]

Never watched Four Rooms. Is that the first one he made? I was just watching a clip where he said his first movie was terrible. I watch 4 frequently and i believe I’ve seen most of the others. I don’t expect every one of them to be home runs.

[@zoogie980]

Wow he’s a good story teller, i guess i shouldn’t be too surprised tho since he’s such an accomplished writer

[@notd0ll109]

Best story teller in Hollywood in my opinion. Outside of the old English and Irish actors like Richard Harris, Oliver Reed, Michael Caine, ect.

[@SeriousBeats]

Anytime I hear Quentin talk In a setting like this I think of the norm macdonald skit, sounds exactly like Quentin

[@dukestain6211]

He kinda sounds like Robert Paul Chapenge without brain damage

[@JarretteSchule]

Pulp Fiction has been my favorite movie of all time since the 90s. What a freaking treat to hear this story.

[@matteowatteo1296]

QT is the most honest interview to ever exist. That's exactly why he's the greatest screenwriter, director and film maker to ever exist. There's art and beauty in the truth.

[@vincentjoly9312]

Amaaaaaazing story that one was. I’m a huge Tarantino fan and I have to say that it has to be the best question you could come up with for him to answer… and get that freakin’ cool story out of him. There is so much “Hollywood insight” to that story… it’s just pure juicy Hollywood… and Tarantino… you gotta love that guy!

[@ksavage681]

Tarantino's last movie could be anything. He doesn't know yet either what it will be, but man that is a great place to be. I could sit for hours and listen to his take on things.

[@TheWinezen]

Pulp Fiction's casting is one of the most perfect ensembles ever assembled. Kudos to Bruce Willis for taking up the role of Butch, I just cannot picture anyone else with bloodied nose and a katana threatening a rapist biker.

[@kellymulderino7156]

um ok i will let him know lol

[@Maddolis]

@@kellymulderino7156 say hi from daniel

[@marcopoulin1897]

Nobody else can do that scene except willis

[@lynnturman8157]

Bruce Willis was a huge movie star who also happens to be a great actor. He trained at the Actors Studio. His performance in Sixth Sense was some of the best acting ever recorded to film, IMO. A study in minimalism.

[@MINDxWORM]

If you didn’t say IMO I’d have tore your ass up for this comment.

[@chrischar9428]

Never heard he was at actors studio

[@Clendenningsjo]

I've always considered him a great actor of nuance, he can say so much with his eyes. It's just that he was type cast but it wasn't to say he wasn't brilliant in them

[@altar7885]

Imagine how Matt Dillon must've felt when the film turned out to be such a massive success

[@jimthar17]

And has now turned to a classic. Not to mention all the Oscar nods and such that it got. But hey, at least we got You, Me, and Dupree, right? RIGHT?

[@marcopoulin1897]

Well its tuff one imagine pulpfiction with different actor i guess impossible

[@myflatlineconstruct]

In his shoes, not bad. You can't be in every banger. He's been in enough .

[@hedywolf6041]

@@jimthar17 Drugstore Cowboy

[@chrisgrove7829]

Haha. I loved him in Over The Edge. His debut in 1979

[@Original-Juice]

I was in High School in the 1990's. I think the biggest memory of that decade for me is Tarantino Films. I can't even describe how meaningful it was to me the first time I saw Reservoir Dogs & Pulp Fiction.

[@cwdoby]

Reservoir dogs, pulp fiction, fight club, Se7en, The matrix. Huge impacts on us back then.

[@e3IZrZ]

You imagine how fucking cool it was to have Quentin in your studio telling behind the scene stories of Pulp Fiction? Holy fuck

[@sparkymcplug3765]

It's probably my favorite Bruce Willis role.

[@tr7b410]

Quentin is nostalgic,he knew the best actors in Hollywood who had fallen on hard times Travolta,Carradine etc & gave them an opportunity in his movies,which resurrected their careers.

[@notd0ll109]

He also reminded the world that Kurt Russell was a bad ass. It’s so nice we got some classic Kurt Russell because of QT in the last decade

[@JCVDfan4life]

Robert Forester in Jackie Brown too.

[@TheMattmatic]

@@JCVDfan4life Yup, and Daryl Hanna in Kill Bill.

[@ClayBlasdel44]

Listening to Tarrantiono tell a story is much like one of his screenplays. He's a great story teller. Even his gulps of coffee have dramatic timing.

[@WazZappening]

This story to me just highlights why Bruce Willis was such a big star then, and still is. He wanted to be in something he knew was good, and to our enjoyment he gave us such an amazing Butch. Glad Quentin stuck to his guns and convinced him of this 3rd lead. What an amazing movie

[@mrkeogh]

Tarantino is *sublime* in his casting choices. Not just big stars, but small parts and cameos too. He _gets_ actors and what they're capable of, what characters they can inhabit and be utterly believable. Bruce Willis sounds like he was a pretty great guy to work with, and he's always been criminally underrated. The mark of a good actor is comedy, and Bruce could do physical comedy as well as any of the greats. He's just fantastic in _Death Becomes Her_ 😉👌

[@conservat1vepatr1ot]

Bruce Willis sounds like an incredibly reasonable and friendly guy.

[@crazyralph6386]

Yep, he’s one of the good ones

[@harryp4981]

Not according to Kevin Smith

[@lukacalov1988]

I heared he is very hard to work with

[@anthonyhiggins9799]

He was a nightmare. Pushy and arrogant except with the best directors. I've been a fan of his work since Moonlighting but that's apparently just how he is. Fame went to the head.

[@beinghonest9433]

@@anthonyhiggins9799 no he does have his favorite he says yes to m night shyamalan all the time

[@larryroyovitz7829]

The movie is pure gold as it is. The actors were perfect for the characters, in every single way. Glad it wasn't changed.

[@aenon6048]

And not one fake laugh in the background..thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@XXLpinut]

Bruce was great in that role. Can't imagine someone else for it.

[@WISDOMvsKnowledge22]

Mickey Rourke

[@randomrandom450]

Every time I rewatch Pulp Fiction I'm always "Oh right !!! There's Bruce Willis in it !!" since his character is introduced kind of late and Bruce Willis is a big actor so the casting is really surprising, but he's perfect in the role and that's one thing I love about Tarantino movies, you know the actors WANT to be in the movie, they are as passionate as Quentin about the project.

[@Dennzyl]

imagine you are about to make your second movie and one of the biggest action stars of that time approaches you and asks if he could play a part...

[@GunnyPhillips]

Whenever I click on anything with QT I lose track of time, even if I hadn't intended to listen to the entire segment. Amazing talent coupled with great humility.

[@kellywilliamson2187]

I love how serious Tarantino takes his craft. I was living in London when Reservoir Dogs came out - I saw it and went back the very next night to see it again. I have NEVER done that before!

[@turk5832]

Casting genius! Willis played that part like a Stradiverius.

[@cathyhensley3349]

Good story. So very glad you kept John Travolta and Samuel Jackson in the leads. They were absolutely perfect. Bruce was great as Butch. Great, great movie

[@kevingebhard23]

Tommy going to star in Tarantino last movie. The REAL G, a tell all about Garth

[@Dessydd]

The TV series. He can read for the TV series Tarantino wants to do.

[@CloudfireTCG]

man this interview is so good , this is literal gold . well done

[@lukes6819]

I encourage you guys to find and watch the behind the scenes cuts for pulp fiction. So good to watch these people work their craft

[@kendallnoble4980]

There’s no way this interview would have went as smoothly if Bert was there. Love him but not a chance.

[@johnlittle3430]

"Do you have Netflix?!"

[@Bminutes]

Uhhhh hundred percent

[@MrEazyE357]

Same. Except I don't love Bert.

[@dcseward02474]

Bruce as Butch was perfect. The whole scene where he is looking for a weapon, and he's holding a chain saw and he looks up with an "oh yeah!". I mean, what can be better than a chain saw?

[@criztu]

a hammer and nails! tchock, tchock, tchock! who's there?!

[@Kpictures_NYC]

What a great story. It’s really interesting how movies get made, from big Hollywood to the low budget indie films I produce. Learning the backstory is always fun to listen to.

[@David-pp9fk]

Tom did a great job at letting his guest tell a story.So many people feel they need to do more when interviewing a guest and blow it.Classy!

[@rennatsinned5451]

Wow. Mind blown imagining him as Jules or Vega. Just imagine him dancing with with Uma Thurman or taking a bite of the big kahuna burger and doing the Jules parts. Would be a completely different film.

[@bighands69]

I do not think it would have been the same type of character and would have changed. Bruce can play cool characters so it would have been a different type of cool.

[@coreyhall1150]

Tarantino has that thing where he can look at an actor and see their past work and he knows IMMEDIATELY what to do with them even if they never done anything like what he cast them as....... He just knows.

[@iwannasmoovie8178]

Tom sounds utterly riveted by this story he asked about 😂