David Bridges
John Travolta‘s proving economical know-how can invest off substantial … professing he appeared additional than Quentin Tarantino‘s funds when they 1st met — and it changed his occupation.
The legendary actor advised the story all through Turner Standard Movies’ most current occasion celebrating the 30th anniversary of the cult widespread … with Travolta joined by Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Tarantino and far additional at the function.
As JT explains … his agent instructed him QT was a substantial admirer and wanted to satisfy with him, and John determined to head more than to Quentin’s place for the important extremely initially influence.
The day obtained off to a truly weird get started out … John says he knocked on the front door and understood he utilised to dwell in Quentin’s condominium — correctly describing the pad’s structure.
From there, the two performed board games dependent on Travolta’s iconic film roles … and Tarantino questioned him to drop random traces like his figures from the flicks in the course of the recreation. A various pretty out there request.
Prior to making a selection on no matter whether or not he preferred to operate with Tarantino, Travolta requested to appear about his ledgers … and, he say they chatted about dollars for a small bit.
Welp, turns it out it was the perfect go … ’cause Quentin referred to as occasions later on and supplied him the Vincent Vega section in the film.
John says when he questioned why Tarantino wished him for the position, Quentin stated it is truly due to the fact of the philosophical way he ruminated more than the funds … exhibiting attributes he wanted in the Vega character.
BTW … numerous folks currently credit score ‘Pulp’ for energizing Travolta’s profession. The dude created some extremely lousy films in the late ’80s/early ’90s, and it sorta seemed like his star could wane at the time just prior to “Pulp Fiction” spot him back once again in A-Record standing.
Moral of the tale … from time to time balancing a checkbook can lead to a heck of a excellent deal far additional!
Mason Thompson
Clara Hastings
