Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino continues to surprise fans. Instead of working on his long-awaited tenth film, he will once again appear in front of the camera — this time alongside pop star Kylie Minogue in a new project from British director Jamie Adams.
Quentin Tarantino again found himself in the spotlight of the world media, but this time not because of work on his mysterious tenth film, notes xrust. According to Variety, the famous American director has joined the cast of the new film by British director Jamie Adams called Tangled Up in Blue. Australian singer and actress Kylie Minogue will take part in the project along with him.
The news aroused great interest among film fans, since Tarantino rarely agrees to acting roles in other people's projects. Despite the fact that viewers are accustomed to seeing him as the director of the cult films “Pulp Fiction”, “Kill Bill” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, in recent years he has increasingly been experimenting with other areas of creativity.
What is known about the film “Tangled in Blue”
The creator of the picture is Welsh director Jamie Adams is one of Britain's most unusual independent filmmakers. He is known for his unconventional approach to filming, his love of improvisation and his ability to create films in record time.
Plot details are being kept secret for now. However, it is already known that Tarantino will play the role of music manager Jake Stroud, who is faced with the consequences of his own decisions and is forced to rethink the past. The film will revolve around a group of characters whose destinies are intertwined against the backdrop of the music industry and personal dramas. According to foreign publications, the film combines elements of drama and comedy.
In addition to Tarantino and Minogue, the cast includes Allison Williams, Sofia Boutella, Jason Isaacs and rapper RZA. This set of names already allows us to talk about the project as one of the most interesting independent films of the near future.
Filming takes place in Wales
Work on the painting is underway in Wales. The other day, local residents of the small seaside town of Porthcawl were surprised by the appearance of two world celebrities at once — Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue. Eyewitnesses spotted them while filming scenes in a local church and pub. The photos quickly spread across social networks and caused a lively discussion among fans.
According to the British press, one of the scenes is associated with a funeral, and the other with a memorial event. Welsh actors and local residents also take part in the filming. This fits with Adams' creative style, which often uses non-professional performers and tries to create as natural an atmosphere as possible on set.
Why Tarantino's participation is of such interest
For fans of the director, this news is especially important given the protracted wait for his tenth film. For many years, Tarantino has been repeating that he intends to end his directorial career after ten full-length works. His latest directorial film to date is Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood, released back in 2019.
After abandoning The Movie Critic, which had long been considered his next film, fans began to wonder what the director would do next. Against this background, acting in “Tangled in Blue” looks like an unexpected, but quite logical step.
Interestingly, this is not the first collaboration between Tarantino and Jamie Adams. Previously, the director starred in the drama Only What We Carry, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2026. Then Adams highly praised the acting abilities of his star colleague and noted his natural charisma in front of the camera.
Kylie Minogue continues her film career
For Kylie Minogue, participation in the project also looks like a natural continuation of her career. Although most viewers know her primarily as one of the most successful pop singers in the world, the singer regularly appears in films and TV series.
In recent years, she has appeared in various television and film projects, and has also continued to actively tour and release new music. Participation in the film together with Tarantino may attract additional attention to the film not only from film fans, but also from the singer’s many fans.
Who is Jamie Adams
Although Jamie Adams is not yet a household name, he is widely regarded within the industry as one of the UK's most prolific independent directors. He became famous thanks to his unusual method of work: many of his films are created with virtually no traditional script, and a significant part of the dialogue is born directly during filming.
It was this approach that allowed him to interest Tarantino. According to Adams himself, the acquaintance began after he sent the American director a description of one of his projects. Unexpectedly for him, Tarantino agreed to the meeting and subsequently took part in the filming. Since then, their collaboration has continued.
When to expect the premiere
The official release date for Tangled in Blue has not yet been announced. Production of the film continues, and the creators have not disclosed plot details or the scope of the release. However, the project is already attracting attention thanks to an unusual combination of names.
For Tarantino, this is an opportunity to try himself as an actor again, for Kylie Minogue — another significant film role, and for Jamie Adams — a chance to take his work to a new level of international fame.
While fans await news of Tarantino's tenth directorial film, Tangled in Blue could become one of the most talked-about independent projects in the coming years. It is possible that this particular work will allow viewers to look at the legendary director from a completely new side.
By pages: Variety , The Guardian , Entertainment Weekly
Xrust Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue will star in the new film «Tangled in Blue» by Jamie Adams
