Scenes that would deepen the character of Teyana Taylor, including a different prologue and a “à la Tom Cruise” action sequence, were cut
The acclaimed political suspense One battle after anotherdirected by Paul Thomas Anderson (Black blood), it could have been a drastically different movie from the theaters version. In a recent interview with the site Colliderthe actress Teyana Taylor It revealed the existence of an alternative opening and multiple deleted scenes that, according to her, would have significantly altered the narrative.
Released on September 26, the feature starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall and Sean Penn quickly became one of the highest rated films of 2025, with 96% approval in the Rotten Tomatoes. The performance of Taylor like the complex Perfidia Beverly Hills It has been one of the most praised points by critics.
During the conversation, Taylor and Hall confirmed that “Much material” It was left in the editing room. The actress detailed a completely different prologue: “Originally, we had a different opening. […] The most important scene that I was sad to see cut was that of Perfid calling Deandra [Hall] And saying, ‘Go get my daughter… and run.’ Perfid did what she did, but she definitely made that call as a best friend ”.
In addition to the emotional impact, action scenes were also removed. Taylor mentioned a sequence that she dubbed her moment “Tom Cruise“: “I jumping the fence with the gun in hand … They need to bring this scene back!”joked the actress.
The volume of unprecedented material is so great that, according to the cast, could compose a new project. “Paul Thomas Anderson It has two versions of this movie. If he wanted to make another whole movie with the deleted scenes, he would do it ”he said Taylor. Regina Hall He agreed, confirming that the final version is just a fraction of what was filmed.
Revelations offer a new perspective on the construction of One battle after another. The alternative opening suggests that the original intention of Anderson it could be anchoring the story more intimately on the journey of Perfid. The call scene, in turn, would add a crucial layer of motivation to the character, directly impacting the perception of his actions at the end of the film.
What is the story of One battle after another?
In One battle after another, Dicaprio interpret Bob Fergusona revolutionary who struggles to save his daughter while facing a powerful opponent and revives events 16 years earlier, who explain his desperate situation.
This is the first collaboration between Dicaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson in a film project. The script is from the filmmaker himself, who was inspired by Vineepic author’s book Thomas Pynchon.
Who is in the cast of One battle after another?
In addition to Dicapriothe cast of One battle after another still has Benicio Del Toro (The Phoenician Scheme), Regina Hall (Everyone in Pernico), Teyana Taylor (Thousand and one), Sean Penn (Milk), the singer Alana Haimmember of the musical trio Haim and star of Licorice Pizza, and the young woman Chase Infiniti, series Above any suspicion, of Apple TV+. Watch the following novelty trailer:
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One battle after another
Source: Rollingstone
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