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According to the Daily Mail, Tarantino has written a stage play described as British farce. A title and plot details are unknown for the time being, though Tarantino’s play is said to be in the tradition of Noises Off, a critically acclaimed play that chronicles a theater troupe’s disastrous attempt to perform Nothing On, a play-within-a-play. It’s believed Tarantino’s show won’t premiere on London’s West End until 2027, though “late 2026 is still a remote possibility.” Tarantino is currently “negotiating with big Hollywood stars” for the cast and is considering venues.
What Quentin Tarantino’s Play Means for His Final Film
The Daily Mail article includes a quote from a Tarantino podcast appearance from last summer when he said this play is “probably going to take up a year and a half to two years of my life.” Assuming the high end of that estimate is true, there’s a good chance we don’t see Tarantino’s next feature until 2029 at the earliest, when it will have been a full decade since Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiered. Odds are, it may not premiere until the 2030s since Tarantino will be busy with his play for the foreseeable future and he likes to take his time when developing films. He still needs to decide on an idea for his 10th movie and write the script.
Tarantino taking more time than usual to iron out his next film is understandable because he intends to stick to his self-imposed 10-film rule (for now, anyway). With classics like Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood under his belt, Tarantino is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation and has a filmography with arguably no weak spots. He wants his last movie to live up to the high standard he has set for himself; it would be a shame if Tarantino bowed out on an underwhelming note. So, while he figures out what to do next, he’s keeping himself busy in other ways.
