Director Quentin Tarantino had a creative vision for his 10th film that involved bringing together actors and characters from his previous works, including a teenage version of himself. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this unique world, known as the Tarantino-verse, would have been set in a fictional movie theater. In this metaverse, young Tarantino would have served as the usher, interacting with both his iconic characters and the fictional actors who portrayed them.
The concept of the metaverse would have existed within a fictional reality, with the idea itself being featured in “The Movie Critic” as a film within a film, set inside a movie theater. Unfortunately, Tarantino has publicly stated that “The Movie Critic” will not be happening, adding to the list of unrealized projects in his career.
This is not the first time that Tarantino’s highly anticipated 10th film has faced setbacks. He has long maintained that he would retire after directing 10 movies. One of the early ideas for his final film was set in the universe of “Kill Bill” and would have followed the daughter of a character killed by the protagonist seeking revenge.
Tarantino was also involved in a “Star Trek” film that was intended to be a dark and mature take on the popular franchise. However, this project has been abandoned, reportedly because the director did not want to end his career with a big franchise film.
The future of the metaverse planned for “The Movie Critic” remains uncertain. The details of Tarantino’s 10th film are still unknown, but it is possible that the Tarantino-verse could extend beyond the silver screen.
In 2022, Tarantino ventured into the world of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse. He sold NFTs featuring exclusive content from his films, such as uncut screenplay scenes from “Pulp Fiction.” However, he faced legal issues when Miramax claimed ownership over the intellectual property involved. The two parties eventually reached a settlement.
With a career spanning nearly four decades and encompassing a wide range of genres and experiences, from his acting cameo on “Golden Girls” to his reimagining of the Manson murders in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” a Tarantino-verse would undoubtedly be an expansive and captivating experience for his fans.