Following the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the bout of accusations of sexual abuse against the producer, Quentin Tarantino has decided to part ways with the tycoon, and leave 'The Weinstein Company', which has produced the majority of his films. Tarantino will have no issue finding another studio willing to work on his projects that are more than likely to include famous actors, memorable scripts, and most importantly, a lot of money.
The director has confirmed he's already finished the script for his ninth film and that he's in the middle of searching for the perfect cast. Tarantino has already worked with Brad Pitt ('Inglorious Basterds'), Samuel L. Jackson ('Pulp Fiction', 'Jackie Brown'), and Leonardo DiCaprio ('Django Unchained'), whether he'll do so again, we'll have to wait and see. Maybe, we'll even see the director collaborate with someone new for his upcoming flick.
The storyline will take place in Los Angeles at the end of the 60s, and will focus on the assassination of Charles Manson, the leader of the Manson Family, who committed a series of crimes stateside. Tarantino's new film will also explore American society following a string of murders, including that of the actress, Sharon Tate, Roman Polanski's wife. The director has shown an interest in casting Margot Robbie in the role of Sharon Tate.
Tarantino's ninth film will begin filming in summer next year, and hopes to be ready for release sometime in 2019. This project will be a first for Tarantino, who has not yet worked on a film based on a true story.
The search for a new studio
Quentin Tarantino confessed of late to knowing about Harvey Weinstein situation, yet continued to work with the latter. However, having taken into account the full scale of the issue, Tarantino has decided to leave Weinstein's company in search of a new studio.
Having already spoken to Warner, Universal and Paramount, who have already seen the script for his new film, it appears as though Tarantino will have to meet with the studios once more. One thing we know is that Netflix and Amazon are a definite no for the director, given that he has expressed his desire for his films to be produced the traditional way.
The budget for the upcoming film will be similar to that of 'Django Unchained', and in the coming weeks, we'll know a few more confirmed details.
