John Travolta‘s proving monetary know-how can repay massive … claiming he seemed over Quentin Tarantino‘s funds after they first met — and it modified his profession.
The legendary actor instructed the story throughout Turner Basic Motion pictures’ latest occasion celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the cult basic … with Travolta joined by Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Tarantino and extra on the occasion.
As JT explains … his agent instructed him QT was a giant fan and wished to fulfill with him, and John determined to go over to Quentin’s place for the massive first impression.
The day obtained off to a reasonably bizarre begin … John says he knocked on the entrance door and realized he used to reside in Quentin’s condo — completely describing the pad’s format.
From there, the 2 performed board video games primarily based on Travolta’s iconic movie roles … and Tarantino requested him to drop random traces like his characters from the flicks through the sport. One other fairly on the market request.
Earlier than making a call on whether or not he wished to work with Tarantino, Travolta requested to look over his ledgers … and, he say they chatted about cash for a bit.
Welp, turns it out it was the suitable transfer … ‘trigger Quentin known as days later and supplied him the Vincent Vega half within the movie.
John says when he requested why Tarantino wished him for the position, Quentin mentioned it is due to the philosophical manner he ruminated over the funds … displaying traits he wished within the Vega character.
BTW … many individuals credit score ‘Pulp’ for energizing Travolta’s profession. The dude made some fairly dangerous motion pictures within the late ’80s/early ’90s, and it sorta appeared like his star may wane on the time earlier than “Pulp Fiction” put him again in A-Checklist standing.
Ethical of the story … generally balancing a checkbook can result in a heck of much more!
