Jimmy Kimmel and his audience got a big surprise Monday whenthe stars of Quentin Tarantinos new filmOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood unexpectedly interrupted the hosts monologue as they cut through the studio on their way to the films red carpet premiere, which was happening at the TCL Chinese Theatre, across the street from Jimmy Kimmel Live!on Hollywood Boulevard.
One by one, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio breezed through the studio, interrupting Kimmels monologue and eliciting cheers and applause from the audience. At least DiCaprio was kind enough to shake Kimmels hand and invite the audience to the premiere. Good luck with the ocean! Kimmel quipped as DiCaprio disappeared out the stage door.
Later in the show, Once Upon a Time director Quentin Tarantino sat down for an interview with Kimmel, where he recalled the time they tried to film on Hollywood Boulevard while a person nearby was dressed like Jason Momoa in Aquaman. I was trying not to look at him, but you cant not look at him! Tarantino said. So I kept sneaking looks at Aquaman as I was directing!
Tarantino also revealed that both he and Brad Pitt had envisioned Pitts character in the film as similar to Tom Laughlins in the 1971 movie Billy Jack. And just as Kimmel was getting to asking Tarantino about his proposedStar Trek film, Margot Robbie reappeared to once again invite the audience to seeOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood though she cracked there wasnt enough room for Kimmel to join.