Tarantino stated that Dano was "weak sauce" and the "weakest f***ing actor in SAG", suggesting he would have preferred Austin Butler for the role.
There Will Be Blood, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is widely considered one of the best films of the century, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano.
Dano played a dual role as preacher Eli Sunday and his twin brother Paul, a performance for which he has received consistent acclaim throughout his career.
Social media users strongly disputed Tarantino's assessment, defending Dano's acting and highlighting his ability to hold his own against Daniel Day-Lewis.