One particularly amusing moment came when Tarantino, whose character had to deliver a eulogy, banged his head while walking up to the pulpit – something Adams found so funny that he asked the acclaimed director to repeat the movement on every take.
“Their relationship was really special to watch,” the insider says. “Adams would gently direct Tarantino and call him ‘sir’. Tarantino’s such a legend, so it was lovely to see Adams as his young protégé, crafting his work.”
Minogue, for her part, had also been spotted filming earlier at The Hi Tide, Porthcawl’s vibrant seafront development, with its restaurants, market stalls and arcade, as well as along the town’s winding esplanade.
“She is so petite and gorgeous,” the insider says. “She really turned all our heads. People were trying to keep it super low-key, but she was so lovely to everyone, waving to onlookers and generally being really kind and ordinary. It was a magical experience. I can’t believe I was part of it.”
After filming at the church, Minogue – whose family was originally from Maesteg in Bridgend county before emigrating to Australia in the 1950s – and Tarantino were quickly ushered 10 minutes down the road to the Saltwater Inn, a local boat-shaped pub that acts as the backdrop to a wake scene in the film.
The location, which overlooks the seafront, was reportedly chosen by Adams because his father once ran the premises.