“Pulp Fiction in space” — that’s what directorQuentin Tarantinowould like to do with a newStar Trekmovie, if he decides to join the project.
The 56-year-old Oscar winner had already been busy working onOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood,out July 26, when he pitched theStar Trekidea to Paramount. The company has since assembled a team of writers to work on a screenplay.
“If I do it, that’s exactly what it’ll be. It’ll bePulp Fictionin space,” Tarantino added with a laugh.
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“I just don’t think it’s that big of a deal but if I’m going to do it, then I’m going to do it my way. If you’ve seen my nine movies, you kind of know my way is an R-rated way and a way that is without certain restrictions,” he said.
Tarantino is a big fan of the outer space odyssey and particularly loves William Shatner’s performance in the original 1960’s television series.
“I love William Shatner onStar Trek. I love his performance as James T. Kirk. That is my connection. That is my umbilical cord,” Tarantino said. “It’s why I likeStar Trekmore thanStar Wars, because William Shatner’s not inStar Wars. I think it’s one of the greatest performances in the history of episodic television, of a series lead.”
Despite his love of Shatner’s Kirk, Tarantino also said he has enjoyedChris Pine‘s performance of the Spaceship Enterprise’s captain in the Abrams reboot.
“I thoughtChris Pinechanneled William Shatner. He didn’t go a serious actor-y way,” he said.
As to whether Tarantino will get involved in the franchise he said, “I don’t know if I’ll do it or not. I’ve got to figure it out, but Mark wrote a really cool script. I like it a lot.”
If he does director the movie, Tarantino has alluded that it might behis last.
“I think when it comes to theatrical movies, I’ve come to the end of the road,” TarantinotoldGQ Australiain early July.
“Maybe I’ll stop right now! Maybe I’ll stop while I’m ahead,” he said. “We’ll see.”
source: people.com
