Quentin Tarantino’s hit movie secretly made Hollywood’s next big stars

Quentin Tarantino may have been all about Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie when Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood hit screens in 2019, but eagle-eyed viewers will remember the small, fleeting appearances of Sydney Sweeney, Austin Butler, Margaret Qualley, and Maya Hawke. 

Back then, few could have guessed these relative newcomers would soon become some of the most recognisable faces in entertainment.

Fast-forward six years, and these same actors are headlining blockbuster franchises, dominating prestige TV, and starring in critically acclaimed streaming hits. 

Hawke’s irresistible charm, Sweeney’s screen magnetism, Butler’s star quality, and Qualley’s powerhouse performances have turned them into household names almost overnight.

Insiders say the film’s subtle casting brilliance wasn’t a coincidence. 

Tarantino has a knack for spotting talent, and giving these young actors even tiny roles set the stage for meteoric career rises. 

What was once a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance has become a pivotal moment in Hollywood’s newest wave of stars.

For this fresh crop of actors, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood wasn’t just another line on the CV, it was the launchpad that transformed them from relative unknowns into the faces everyone now knows. 

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