Walton Goggins’ Stellar Career: From ‘fallout’ to Tarantino’s ‘Django unchained’
walton Goggins is once again earning widespread acclaim for his performance as The Ghoul in Prime Video’s hit series Fallout, but long before entering the wasteland, the veteran actor delivered a memorable performance in a critically lauded western currently experiencing a streaming resurgence. Goggins starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Christoph Waltz in Quentin Tarantino’s 2012 epic, django Unchained.
Django Unchained is currently surging in popularity on HBO Max, landing in the top 10 charts in several countries, including France and Italy.Despite its current unavailability for streaming in the United States, industry observers anticipate a return to a major streaming service in early 2024, fueled by its international success. The film, which follows a freed slave’s quest to rescue his wife from a Mississippi plantation with the aid of a German bounty hunter, was a critical and commercial triumph, earning an 87% approval rating from critics and a remarkable 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film’s $100 million production budget was more than justified by its impressive $424 million worldwide gross-more than quadrupling its initial investment. featuring standout performances from Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson, Django Unchained ultimately secured two Academy Awards at the 2013 ceremony.
Tarantino, whose moast recent film Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) starring Brad Pitt is slated for a sequel, has recently faced scrutiny for his public critiques of actors Paul Dano and Matthew Lillard. While Tarantino won’t be directing the sequel to Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, he is writng the script, handing directorial duties to David Fincher.
Though, when considering Goggins’ highest-rated project, Django unchained takes a backseat. According to Rotten Tomatoes,the actor’s most critically acclaimed work is Dreaming Wild,a musical biopic starring casey Affleck and zooey Deschanel,boasting a 90% critics score. A close second is words on Bathroom Walls, a coming-of-age psychological thriller featuring Andy garcia and Taylor Russell, with an 89% rating.Interestingly,Fallout currently surpasses all of Goggins’ film projects,holding a near-perfect 95% rating from critics.
Be sure to check out Django Unchained on VOD platforms like Prime Video, and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
Why: This article details the renewed interest in Walton Goggins’ career,specifically focusing on his role in Django Unchained and its current streaming success,alongside his recent work in Fallout.
Who: The primary focus is on Walton Goggins, but also features Quentin Tarantino, Leonardo dicaprio, Christoph Waltz, Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Jackson, Casey Affleck, Zooey Deschanel, Andy Garcia, and Taylor Russell.
What: Django Unchained is experiencing a resurgence in popularity on streaming platforms,notably HBO Max internationally.The article also highlights goggins’ broader career, including his current role in fallout and Tarantino’s upcoming sequel.
How did it end?: The article concludes with a call to action, encouraging readers to watch Django Unchained on VOD platforms and to stay updated with Collider for further streaming news. The film’s success is ongoing, with anticipation for its return to US streaming services.
