Lucy Liu’s role as Princess Pei Pei in Shanghai noon not only showcased his talent, but also directly inspired Quentin Tarantino to write one of his most iconic roles.
Tarantino’s recognition of her performance transformed Liu from a princess in a Western comedy to a sword-wielding assassin in a cult classic.
In a recent Life in appearance video for VogueLiu shared that Tarantino was so moved by his performance in the 2000 action comedy that he created the character O-Ren Ishii in Kill Bill specifically for her.
“He said, ‘Your role as Princess Pei Pei, it really moved me and it really connected me with you,'” Liu recalled.
Although Liu Shanghai noon The character was more of a damsel in distress, the role gave her the visibility and emotional depth that caught Tarantino’s attention.
He saw the potential in her to play O-Ren Ishii, the deadly assassin who became one of the most memorable figures in the genre. Kill Bill saga.
Liu also revealed that she helped shape O-Ren’s stunning wardrobe.
Get inspired by pulp Fictionshe suggested a black kimono layered with white for her first scene.
“It basically represented Pulp Fiction,” she explained how her costume was actually an homage to the filmmaker.
