Published 16:03 IST, April 28th 2019
Working with Quentin Tarantino was on Luke Perry's 'bucket list'
"Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" is Luke Perry's last cinematic appearance and film's producer Shannon McIntosh says working in the Quentin Tarantino directorial was one of the items on the actor's "bucket list".
"Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" is Luke Perry's last cinematic appearance and film's producer Shannon McIntosh says working in the Quentin Tarantino directorial was one of the items on the actor's "bucket list".
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star will be seen playing Scott Lancer, an actor who features in one of the shows with fading western TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio). Brad Pitt stars as Dalton's stunt double, Cliff Booth.
McIntosh said Perry's character is a homage to the CBS Western series "Lancer", which ran from 1968 to 1970 and featured actor Wayne Maunder as a character called Scott Lancer.
"Luke went in and won that part and deserved that part and owned that part, so it's really special that was a bucket list that he was able to work with Quentin. His performance is amazing and he will be remembered as we release this movie, and his family will celebrate his performance with us," she told Entertainment Weekly.
Co-producer David Heyman added Perry brings "a very vivid character who is charismatic".
"..and he brings the heart to whatever he does. I think that it will be a pleasure for those fans of Luke to see," Heyman said.
Perry died on March 5 at the age of 52.
"Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" is scheduled to be released on July 26. The first teaser of the film was dropped on March 20 that highlighted a supremely talented star cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.
Leonardo DiCaprio shared the one and half minute video on Twitter and captioned it saying, "Experience a version of 1969 that could only happen #OnceUponATimeInHollywood – the 9th film from Quentin Tarantino."
Here's the post:
The film looks promising from the very first visuals, however, it is very difficult to figure out the plot of the film, from the same. Set in the late-1960s Los Angeles, the teaser trailer narrates the story of two men, a former Western star Rick Dalton, played by DiCaprio, and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth, played by Pitt. It narrates their journey in Hollywood, how they eventually make their place in the industry. It also stars 'Suicide Squad' actress Margot Robbie who takes up the role of an eminent actress in the film. As per media reports, the film revolves around the time of the Manson murders in 1969.
Previously, the makers of the movie had unveiled the first look posters of the actors from the film. The retro look of the actors on the background of 1996 Hollywood is a treat in itself.
Updated 18:24 IST, April 28th 2019