Jamie Foxx reveals he persuaded Tarantino to remove a rape scene from Django Unchained

Jamie Foxx said he and Kerry Washington worked with Quentin Tarantino to cut a scripted rape scene from Django Unchained to protect Washington's character and her upcoming role in Scandal. Foxx encouraged Tarantino to expand Broomhilda's role, and the director accommodated. Foxx emphasized the importance of being vocal on set.