Quentin Tarantino has had a long and storied career in Hollywood. His many films, including 1994's Pulp Fiction, and 2009's Inglorious Bastards, have all left a mark on the industry. However, while most if not all of Tarantino's films have been well-received, the quirky and brilliant director has always made it clear that he plans on retiring at the top of his game.
Now, he's made it official. In a recent interview on Real Time With Bill Hamer, while promoting his novel based on his own movie, Once Upon a Time ... In Hollywood, Tarantino confirmed that he will resign after his next film.
Tarantino Plans to Quit At The Peak Of His Career
When asked why he wanted to retire, Tarantino explained that "directors do not get better", citing other filmmakers like Don Siegel. He explained that, had Siegel retired earlier, he would have been able to walk away from the industry with a more memorable career. Tarantino added that Siegel should have retired after Escape from Alcatraz, which premiered in 1979.