Quentin Tarantino Actually Had A Good Reason For Not Casting Michelle Yeoh In Kill Bill

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It seems to be a universal truth that meeting one's hero is generally a recipe for disappointment and disaster. But those same ancient philosophers who conjured such wisdom technically never said anything about becoming good friends with those same heroes. Point in case, Kill Bill director Quentin Tarantino and Michelle Yeoh.

That loophole was embodied when legendary filmmaker Tarantino created Kill Bill, a now iconic film that was (in part) inspired by the works of veteran actress (and star of Everything Everywhere All at Once) Yeoh. In fact, Yeoh and Tarantino have enjoyed a long friendship that appears to have enriched both of their careers. But apparently, that doesn't necessarily mean they'll automatically collaborate on everything, as Tarantino told Town and Country.

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That was evidently the case when it came to the beloved action movie duology Kill Bill. Given the subject matter and how both Thurman and Tarantino took inspiration from Yeoh during its production, it would have made a lot of sense to feature Yeoh herself in the film in some capacity. But in a recent interview with Town and Country, she revealed Tarantino's reason for not casting her. «I asked Quentin the same question,» she said when asked the burning query. «He's very smart. He said, 'Who would believe that Uma Thurman could kick your ass?'»

As funny as the answer was, it does make sense, especially given how prolific Yeoh has been in martial arts movies over the years. It also clearly didn't come from a place of ill will on Tarantino's part, as the two friends have offered each other help many times throughout the time they've known each other. He even helped encourage her to keep going