Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' Finds Its Charles Manson In ‘Justified’ Actor
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Quentin Tarantinohas found his Charles Manson. The director’s upcoming filmOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodhas castJustifiedactorDamon Herrimanas the cult leader who inspired the horrific Manson Family Murders of Sharon Tate in 1969.The Wrapreports that Damon Herriman has taken on the role of Charles Manson in Tarantino’s dramatic ode to the tumultuous year 1969,Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Manson, who died in prison last year, was the leader of the cult known as the Manson Family. He was a key figure behind the murder of Sharon Tate in her home, known as the Manson Family Murders. But over the years, his notoriety has grown so large that he’s been dubbed the “icon of evil.“It’s a touchy role for any actor to step into. Currently, there’s no knowing how large a role Herriman will actually play in the film, despite a portion of the plot ofOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodappearing to revolve around the infamous murders. Herriman has mostly appeared as a supporting player in various prestige dramas, includingJustifiedandTop of The Lake. He even appeared opposite Leonardo DiCaprio inJ. Edgar.
According to The Wrap, Herriman is joined byRumer Willis(playing British actress Joanna Pettet),Dreama Walker(actress and singer Connie Stevens),Costa Ronin(Polish actor Voytek Frykowski, who was one of the victims of the Manson Family’s murder spree), andMargaret Qualley(“Kitty Kat”),Victoria Pedretti(“Katie”) andMadisen Beaty(“Lulu”) as a trio of girlswithin the Manson Family.
The sprawling, star-studded cast is lead byLeonardo DiCaprioandBrad Pittwho play faded former Western TV series star Rick Dalton and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth, respectively. The fictional duo are attempting a comeback in a Hollywood “they don’t recognize anymore.” Of course, Dalton’s next-door neighbor happens to be Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie).
The film also starsLena Dunham, Dakota Fanning, Damian Lewis, Luke Perry, James Marsden, Timothy Olyphant, Tim RothandBurt Reynolds.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywoodis set for aJuly 26, 2019release.
