Paul Dano is all over the headlines this week after legendary director Quentin Tarantino criticized his work and now many people are coming to his defense , including The Batman director Matt Reeves .

The 41-year-old actor played Edward Nashton / The Riddler in the 2022 movie.

Paul is also known for his work in movies like Little Miss Sunshine , There Will be Blood , Taking Woodstock , 12 Years a Slave , Love & Mercy , and The Fabelmans .

Matt tweeted on Thursday night, “Paul Dano is an incredible actor, and an incredible person.”

Paul Dano is an incredible actor, and an incredible person.

— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) December 4, 2025

Quentin praised There Will Be Blood while speaking on the Bret Easton Ellis Podcast this week, but said Paul ruin

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