Joe Manganiello's New Movie Is The Perfect Pulp Fiction Sequel
In a surprise move, Joe Manganiello’s new movie, Kill Room, now makes a perfect sequel to Pulp Fiction. An already star-studded production has officially been joined by Manganiello for Pulp Fiction’s ideal sequel. Playing opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman, Joe Manganiello will take on a Pulp Fiction persona that harkens back to their shared screen partner.
The Kill Room is a dark comedy thriller that will be sold at the Cannes market, where Pulp Fiction memorably won the Palme d'Or prize. Similar to Pulp Fiction, the burgeoning film project focuses on a hitman, but this time played by Manganiello. With an epic team-up of familiar Hollywood names, the movie reunites stars from the famously violent 1994 film. Directed by Nicol Paone and set to film in 2022, the plot of The Kill Room follows a hitman, his boss (Jackson), and an art dealer (Thurman). This nostalgic casting means Manganiello has large shoes to fill for a role that certainly mirrors Tarantino’s ‘90s classic.
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The Kill Room is a perfect Pulp Fiction sequel because Joe Manganiello plays a role that is wholly reminiscent of John Travolta’s character, Vincent Vega. Moreover, it is a natural progression of the hitman roles in Pulp Fiction on a larger scale. In this perfect casting, Manganiello and Jackson get to partner up in an action flick that will draw a comparison to Travolta and Jackson’s iconic and beloved character pairing. Further, Manganiello can now redeem himself for the lost potential of his acting role as another notorious hitman: DC supervillain Slade Wilson.
Although the role in The Kill Room is a perfect fit for Joe Manganiello by itself, the casting parallels the
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