Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds': A Triumph Over Casting Challenges

Despite rumors and casting difficulties, the film became a box office success and one of Tarantino's best films.

Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds' was almost cancelled due to difficulties in casting the character Hans Landa, but was saved when Christoph Waltz auditioned for the role.
Tarantino initially had 12 hours of material for the project and considered turning it into a TV mini-series, but changed his mind after receiving praise from French director Luc Besson.
Brad Pitt was Tarantino's first choice for the lead role in 'Inglourious Basterds', and the director was so attached to the idea of Pitt in the role that he feared the film would not happen if Pitt refused the offer.
Despite rumors, Tarantino denied that he ever wanted Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis to star in 'Inglourious Basterds'.
'Inglourious Basterds' went on to become a box office success, grossing $321.5 million worldwide and is considered one of Tarantino's best films.