Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino and popstar Kylie Minogue were back in the Welsh capital on Monday, June 22, as filming continued on a new movie project that has been attracting attention across south Wales. The pair were seen filming at National Museum Cardiff in Cathays Park, one of Amgueddfa Cymru's museums.
Weekend Sightings in Porthcawl
Over the weekend, locals were stunned to see the unlikely duo filming scenes together at the Saltwater Inn in Porthcawl. Footage shared on social media showed Tarantino and Minogue dressed in black, laughing and chatting as though they were old friends. Their characters appeared familiar with one another, lightly touching hands as they laughed together.
According to Nation.Cymru, the scene was reportedly set during a wake. The pair were also said to have filmed a funeral sequence at a church in the nearby village of Newton.
Continuation of Filming at National Museum Cardiff
Today's images from the museum appear to be a continuation of the scenes as they were dressed in the same attire as those filmed in Porthcawl. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter.
It was not the first time Tarantino had been spotted in Wales in recent days. BBC reported that the acclaimed director, best known for films including Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, was seen enjoying a drink with crew members at Cardiff's Parkgate Hotel on Friday evening.
Kylie Minogue's Welsh Heritage
Kylie Minogue, meanwhile, is no stranger to Wales and has previously spoken proudly about her Welsh heritage. Speaking to Carol Vorderman in 2021, the Padam Padam singer revealed that her mother, Carol Jones, was born in Maesteg, while other family members lived in Port Talbot and Bridgend.
The Film: 'Tangled Up in Blue'
The project bringing the pair together is reportedly titled Tangled Up in Blue. According to Variety, the film is being directed by Porthcawl-born filmmaker Jamie Adams, who is known for his Nouvelle Vague-inspired improvised filmmaking style. The feature is also said to star Jason Isaacs, Allison Williams, Sofia Boutella and RZA. Adams and Tarantino previously worked together on the 2026 drama Only What We Carry, which also featured Simon Pegg and Lizzy McAlpine.
Welsh Actors Involved
Several Welsh actors are also believed to be involved in the production. Among them is Stella actress Karen Paullada, who recently shared a behind-the-scenes image on Instagram alongside fellow Welsh performers Jules Lewis Jones, Craig Russell and Siwan Morris. The photograph, which appeared to have been taken inside a church, showed Karen and Jules dressed in smart black clothing. Alongside the image, she wrote: "Awesome filming with @juleslewisjones @craigrussell1977 @morrissiwan and other legends. All steered and put together by the one and only @jdadams1 #filmmaking #indiefilm #movie #film #movies."
With filming now taking place in Cardiff following scenes shot in Porthcawl and Newton, excitement is continuing to build around the star-studded production and its growing Welsh connections.
