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Quentin Tarantino is deemed by many fans as an eccentric filmmaker because of his out-of-the-box ideas and movies which often execute scenes that are too bold for the general viewers. Take, for instance, his screenplay ofFrom Dusk Till Dawnhelmed by Robert Rodriguez.
It boasted several acclaimed actors such as George Clooney and Salma Hayek, whose careers back then weren’t as stellar as they are now. In fact, Quentin’s film helped propel them to stardom.
Salma Hayek Reveals Quentin Tarantino Purposely Cast Himself InFrom Dusk Till Dawn
One of the most unforgettable scenes in 1996’sFrom Dusk Till DawnwasQuentin Tarantino’s Richard ‘Richie’ Gecko performing a sensual act oppositeSalma Hayek’s Santanico Pandemonium.
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The sequence in question was when Hayek’s character would pour down tequila on her leg while she forces a man to s*ck her toes. The man is no other than Tarantino’s Gecko. In an interview viaThe Free Library, the actress shared:
Quentin wrote that scene for himself. George was complaining because I get to beat him up. I abuse him and call him my slave. He asked Quentin: ‘How come I get beaten up and you get to s*ck her toes?’
The famed filmmaker apparently used his own credentials as the screenwriter to secure the role. For quite some time, fans have been speculating on Tarantino’s personal fixations, the reason why there were a lot of feet shown in his movies.
In his interview withGQ Magazine, he nonchalantly said: “There’s a lot of feet in a lot of good directors’ movies. That’s just good direction.” Sure, fans will take his word for it. Meanwhile, Hayek also shared that starring in the film helped overcome her fear of snakes.
Three months before we shot the scene, I would freak out if I saw a snake. I’d start screaming and crying. Eventually, I could touch the snake with one finger.
What made the actress conquer her fear was the necessity to pay rent. Apparently, Tarantino threatened to replace her with Madonna if she didn’t dance with the snake.
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With the help of several cures such as hypnotism and meditation, her phobia was gone. “When we came to film I actually enjoyed the dance a lot,” added Hayek.
Fans Are Still Not Over Quentin Tarantino’s Controversial Scene With Salma Hayek
Fans are still making fun of Tarantino for casting himself in the role of Richie Gecko, or the guy who gets to be intimate with Hayek’s Santanico Pandemonium. Check out fans’ hilarious reactions below:
he probably shot that scene 40 times
I applaud him for his restraint.
The guy’s a freaking genius
I wonder if he made the movie just for that
All of the sudden they have to keep repeating the take to make it perfect
It’s common knowledge that Tarantino often gives himself exposure in his own films, but specifically choosing the role that gets up close and personal with Hayek’s character has become the subject of jokes over the years.
From Dusk Till Dawnis available to watch on Prime Video.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
