Michelle Yeoh tells why Quentin Tarantino didn't cast her in 'Kill Bill'

Michelle Yeoh and Quentin Tarantino have been friends for many years.

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Tarantino has been outspoken in the past about his support for Yeoh and even praised her performance in the 1992 "Police Story 3"

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as being an influence in Uma Thurman's character The Bride in "Kill Bill."

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Since Yeoh knew she was an inspiration for the film, she addressed Tarantino on why she was not cast in the 2003 classic.

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"I asked Quentin the same question," Yeoh said in an interview with Town & Country.

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"He’s very smart. He said, 'Who would believe that Uma Thurman could kick your a--?'"

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Yeoh was encouraged by Tarantino to continue her acting profession despite suffering an injury while filming "The Stunt Woman" in 1996.

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In 2019, Tarantino hinted that "Kill Bill: Vol. 3" would be in the works

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