After a seven-year break from filmmaking, Quentin Tarantino is finally preparing his next project — but this time, it will be for the stage rather than the big screen.

The director is set to make his theatre debut with his own play, «The Popinjay Cavalier», starring Sacha Baron Cohen in the lead role, according to «Variety».

For the 63-year-old Tarantino, this marks his first experience as a theatre director and playwright. The production is an adventure comedy centred on deception, cunning and disguise, set in Europe during the 1830s.

Tarantino drew inspiration from the adventure films of classic Hollywood.

The production will also mark the theatrical debut of 54-year-old Sacha Baron Cohen. The actor rose to fame playing a Kazakh journalist in the film «Borat» — a performance that earned him a Golden Globe.

Preview performances of «The Popinjay Cavalier» are scheduled to begin on 23 February 2027, with the official premiere taking place on 18 March at London’s Phoenix Theatre.

Photo: DepositPhotos.com

Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence has revealed for the first time that she auditioned for a role in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. According to the star, she was among the contenders for the role of Sharon Tate, but ultimately was not cast – allegedly because of her appearance.

The 35-year-old Oscar winner recalled the experience during an episode of the Happy Sad Confused with Josh Horowitz podcast. Lawrence said that once rumors about her possible involvement in the project began circulating, social media erupted with criticism.

Jennifer Lawrence

«Well, he wanted to consider me for the role, but everyone was like, «She’s not beautiful enough to play Sharon Tate». After that, they dropped me», Lawrence said. «I’m almost certain that’s how it happened – or he never seriously considered me at all, and the internet just went out of its way to call me ugly», she added.

In the end, the role of Sharon Tate went to Margot Robbie. Her casting was supported by Debra Tate, the sister of the late actress. Even before the film’s premiere, Debra publicly explained her choice, stating that Robbie more closely matched Sharon Tate’s image in terms of physical appearance.

Lawrence also noted that similar situations had occurred more than once throughout her career. She recalled auditioning for Twilight as well, but not landing a role there either. «Apparently, I wasn’t beautiful enough then either», she joked.

Photo: depositphotos