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American director Quentin Tarantino had plans to infuse metaverse elements into what was intended to be his tenth and final film. However, he ultimately decided to scrap these plans and shift his focus elsewhere.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, details regarding the project — “The Movie Critic” — remained scant. Nonetheless, sources disclosed to the publication that it was supposed to embody a sort of farewell to Tarantino’s cinematic legacy, infused with metaverse elements.
The idea revolved around the notion of a “movie within a movie,” where characters would portray fictionalized versions of themselves — blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
Among the other proposed futuristic elements for the movie was the inclusion of a virtual movie theater, where characters might interact with a budding future filmmaker.
Despite the initial buzz surrounding these ideas, they never materialized — and according to reports, they never will.
Tarantino’s foray into Web3-centric concepts comes as little surprise, given his previous foray into the realm. In 2022, he partnered with SCRT Labs to turn the private handwritten screenplay of “Pulp Fiction” into a collection of unique NFTs, one of which fetched a staggering $1.1 million.
The integration of emerging technologies into movie narratives has been a growing trend among directors.
In November, director L.E. Staiman unveiled “Love Virtually,” a film immersing audiences in a world where the metaverse shapes everyday life, offering a contemplative exploration of technology’s impact on human relationships.
More recently, French filmmaker Pierre Morel announced plans to helm a feature inspired by Reactor Motors NFTs, delving into themes of innovation and corporate rivalry within the realm of clean energy and high-stakes racing.
