Washington, June 19
Uma Thurman has opened up about her decision to step away from action films after the success of the 'Kill Bill' franchise.
The actress is making a long-awaited return to the genre alongside Charlize Theron in 'The Old Guard 2.'
During an appearance on 'The Tonight Show' Starring Jimmy Fallon, Thurman explained that she took a break from action movies to preserve her legacy as an action star.
"I never really followed Kill Bill up with action because I didn't kind of want to be in a whole bunch of 'B' action movies," she said, as quoted by People magazine.
Thurman saw 'The Old Guard 2' as an opportunity to "put my toe into action again."
She was drawn to the film's story and characters, particularly Charlize Theron's performance in the first movie.
"Charlize was just so epic in [2020's The Old Guard]," she said, adding, "And so I thought, 'Well, I could go do this for her in that. Where she's kind of taking the genre there. I'll go support her and fight her and battle her out.'"
Thurman heavily praised Theron, describing her as "phenomenal" and "incredible." She also enjoyed playing the villain, which she described as a "fun" experience.
Despite her action-packed role, Thurman revealed that she didn't spend much time training for the film. Instead, she struggled with eating on camera, citing the challenges of doing multiple takes and not being able to choose what's on the menu.
When asked about the possibility of a third movie, Thurman teased, "There's whispers... I think we'll leave it to the fans."
While she didn't rule out the possibility of another instalment, she mentioned that a third 'Kill Bill' movie is unlikely.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Uma Thurman was iconic in Kill Bill! That yellow jumpsuit is still legendary in Bollywood action scenes. Glad she's returning to action - Indian audiences love strong female leads. Hope we see more Hollywood-Indian collaborations in this genre! 🤩
Interesting how she talks about legacy. In India, our stars often do the opposite - keep doing similar roles until fans get bored. Maybe Bollywood could learn from this selective approach. Though I do wish she'd reconsider Kill Bill 3 - that franchise deserves proper closure!
The food struggle is so relatable! Indian film sets always have amazing catering - no wonder our actors never complain about eating on camera. Maybe Hollywood should adopt our samosa breaks between takes 😂
While I respect her choice, I feel she missed opportunities to redefine female action roles. Indian cinema has evolved so much with actresses like Deepika and Priyanka doing stunts. Hollywood could use more mature women in action, not just young stars.
Kill Bill's soundtrack with that Indian-inspired whistle tune was everything! Hope The Old Guard 2 incorporates some global music elements too. Our composers like AR Rahman could bring amazing depth to such films. Hollywood should collaborate more!
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