Quentin Tarantinohas never been one to half-ass an ensemble, but the cast he’s putting together for his mysteriousOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodis shaping up to be one of the biggest and best yet, and he’s just added a few more familiar names to the roster.
Per Deadline, Tarantino has addedLena Dunham,Lorenza Izzo,Austin Butler, andMaya Hawketo the cast in undisclosed roles. The gig marks the first major film role forGirlscreator and star, who headlined 6 seasons of the HBO comedy. Izzo will be a familiar face toEli Rothfans, having previously appeared inThe Green InfernoandKnock Knock, and is set to appear inThe House with a Clock in Its Wallslater this year. Butler appeared in the comedy Dude earlier this year, but is best known for his TV work on series likeThe Shannara ChroniclesandSwitched at Birth. Finally, Hawke made her debut in the BBC’s three-partLittle Womenadaptation and is set to co-star in Season 3 of Netflix’sStranger Things.
Their roles in the new Tarantino pictureare a mystery, but they join an impressive and expansive cast. Described as a sprawling, interweavedPulp Fiction-esque story, set in 1969 Los Angeles,Once Upon a Time starsLeonardo DiCapriostars as Rick Dalton, a former Western TV star struggling to stay relevant, andBrad Pittas his trusty longtime stuntman Cliff Booth. Oh, and Rick happens to live next door to Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie).
Tate isn’t the only recognizable name in the character roster. The film also starsDakota Fanningas Squeaky Fromme,Damian Lewisas Steve McQueen,Mike Mohas Bruce Lee,Emile Hirschas Jay Sebring, andNicholas Hammondas Sam Wanamaker. The rest of the super-sized ensemble also includesTimothy Olyphant,Burt Reynolds,Luke Perry,Clifton Collins,Keith Jefferson,Tim Roth,Michael Madsen,Scoot McNairy,Al Pacino,Nicholas Hammond, and more.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywoodis currently in production and opens in theaters worldwide on July 25, 2025.
