In a surprise move, Joe Manganiello’s new movie, Kill Room, now makes a perfect sequel to Pulp Fiction’s ideal sequel. Playing opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman, Joe Manganiello will take on a Pulp Fiction persona that harkens back to their shared screen partner.
The Kill Room is a dark comedy thriller that will be sold at the Cannes market, where Pulp Fiction memorably won the Palme d'Or prize. Similar to Pulp Fiction, the burgeoning film project focuses on a hitman, but this time played by Manganiello. With an epic team-up of familiar Hollywood names, the movie reunites stars from the famously violent 1994 film. Directed by Nicol Paone and set to film in 2022, the plot of The Kill Room follows a hitman, his boss (Jackson), and an art dealer (Thurman). This nostalgic casting means Manganiello has large shoes to fill for a role that certainly mirrors Tarantino’s ‘90s classic.
The Kill Room is a perfect Pulp Fiction sequel because Joe Manganiello plays a role that is wholly reminiscent of John Travolta’s character, Vincent Vega. Moreover, it is a natural progression of the hitman roles in Pulp Fiction on a larger scale. In this perfect casting, Manganiello and Jackson get to partner up in an action flick that will draw a comparison to Travolta and Jackson’s iconic and beloved character pairing. Further, Manganiello can now redeem himself for the lost potential of his acting role as another notorious hitman: DC supervillain Slade Wilson.
Although the role in The Kill Room is a perfect fit for Joe Manganiello by itself, the casting parallels the history of John Travolta in his Pulp Fiction role. Like Travolta at the time, after the Deathstroke issues Manganiello faced, he deserves a starring role in a high-profile feature film. So far, the Pittsburgh-born Manganiello has seen success only in minor roles. Manganiello has starred in smaller film and TV roles, but not something of this large caliber. However, Manganiello’s fellow actors can make this film’s team-up a winning combination. Ultimately, the charisma shared with Thurman's Mia Wallace can be revisited. In turn, by playing Manganiello’s hitman boss, Jackson can evolve his Jules Winnfield character and return to a form of the monumental character he made legendary from Pulp Fiction. This fortunate Tarantino-esque casting raises Joe Manganiello's profile, makes sense, and serves as a blessing in disguise. John Travolta received a second chance from Tarantino at a rough part in his career, and Manganiello received this role in a similar twist of fate.
Gaining momentum, Pulp Fiction's quintessential Vincent Vega role. Joe Manganiello playing his best Tarantino part in the new artistic hitman movie is great casting and perfect for a Pulp Fiction sequel.
