10 actors who almost played in Quentin Tarantino's films

Quentin Tarantinos' original goal in life was to become an actor, so he has great respect for those who play in his films, and he thinks like an actor when he writes and directs. He says that the writing rules are very results-oriented, which is in contradiction with the acting profession.

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In a technique he has dubbed the writing method, Tarantino writes as an actor. This style gives characters that the actors are dying to bring to life, so it can pretty much cast any A-list talent they want in each role. Here are 10 actors who almost landed roles in Quentin Tarantino's films.

ten George Clooney as Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs

Before being one of the biggest movie stars in the world, George Clooney read for the role of Mr. Blonde in the first feature film by Tarantinos Tank dogs, but it was refused. Christopher Walken was offered the role but did not accept it, and Michael Madsen ended up being cast.

Tarantino originally wrote the role of Mr. Pink for himself, and when Steve Buscemi wanted to play it, the director challenged him to wow him so much with his audition that he would give up the role. After Buscemis' impressive audition, Tarantino was happy to hand over the role.

9 Kevin Costner as Bill In Kill Bill

Tarantino originally wrote the role of Bill in Kill bill with Warren Beatty in mind, but due to creative differences, he decided not to launch Beatty and rewrote the character to be younger.

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Before giving the role to David Carradine, who took him out of the park, Tarantino offered the role to Kevin Costner. However, Costner decided to lead and play in the west Open range instead of.

8 Paul Calderon as Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction

Although the role of Jules Winnfield was specifically written for Samuel L. Jackson, an actor named Paul Calderon gave an audition that impressed Tarantino enough to consider giving him the role. When he heard of this, a panicked Jackson flew to Los Angeles to do another audition for Tarantino to make sure he would definitely get the part.

Calderon ended up playing a much smaller role, Paul, in pulp Fiction. It's unclear how Calderon would have played Jules, but Jacksons' performance ultimately defined his career and earned him an Oscar nomination, so it would be difficult to overtake.

seven Christina Applegate as Melanie Ralston in Jackie Brown

Jackie brown, adapted from Elmore Leonard's novel rum punch, is currently the only Tarantinos film based on previous source material. The role of Melanie Ralston ended up being played by Bridget Fonda, but before her casting, a young Christina Applegate was under study.

However, his contract for the sitcom Married with children would not allow him to take time off for filming, which would allow him to launch a casting without object.

6 Charlie Day as Charles Manson in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Although Once upon a time in Hollywood was marketed as a film about the Manson murders, Charles Manson only appears on the screen very briefly with almost no lines. It's always sunny in Philadelphias Charlie Day was invited to audition for the role, but he decided not to do so, for two reasons: he thought his presence would distract from the film and he was working hard on his own directorial debut, El Tonto.

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The role was finally played by Damon Herriman, who had previously played Manson in the Netflix series True Crime Mindhunter.

5 Michael Madsen plays Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction

Tarantinos, first choice for the role of Vincent Vega in pulp Fiction, who ended up going to John Travolta, was Michael Madsen. However, Madsen refused, as he had already committed to appear in Wyatt earp. Since then, he has regretted this decision.

It is a known Easter egg which Tank dogs Vic Vega (who was played by Madsen) is Vincent Vegas' brother in Tarantino verse, but they could have been twins if Madsen had been chosen pulp Fiction.

4 Jennifer Lawrence as Daisy Domergue in the Hate Eight

Jennifer Lawrence met Tarantino to discuss the role of Daisy Domergue in The eight haters, which was ultimately played by Jennifer Jason Leigh in an Oscar-nominated tour.

Tarantino said that he thought Lawrence had just met him out of courtesy because there would be no way for her to integrate filming into her schedule. In the end, the director was glad that Lawrence hadn't played Daisy, as he thought she was too young for the role.

3 Michael Fassbender as Colonel Hans Landa in Inglourious Basterds

When he came to audition for the role of Lt. Archie Hicox in Inglourious BasterdsMichael Fassbender asked Tarantino if he could audition Colonel Hans Landa. Although Fassbender was born in Germany and has a German father, Tarantino did not think that an actor who would be portrayed as Heathcliff in a The Wuthering Heights the adaptation was German enough to play Landa. (Fassbender had recently played the part in Andrea Arnolds' adaptation of Emily Bront's novel, but he ended up being replaced by James Howson when it went into production.)

While looking for the perfect actor to play Landa, Tarantino feared he was writing an unplayable role. When Christoph Waltz came and blew him away, Tarantino credited him for saving the film. Hed considered abandoning the project when he couldn't find the right Landa.

2 Sylvester Stallone as stuntman Mike in Death Proof

For the villainous role of Stuntman Mike in his operating slasher Proof of death, Tarantino watched a bunch of different actors for the role. Among them, Sylvester Stallone (who was previously considered for the role of Butch Coolidge in pulp Fiction), John Travolta, Ron Perlman, Willem Dafoe, Ving Rhames, Bruce Willis and Mickey Rourke.

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It was Tarantinos Grindhouse co-director Robert Rodriguez, who directed Planet Terror, the other half of the double feature film, which suggested Kurt Russell, who ultimately landed the role.

1 Will Smith as Django Freeman in Django Unchained

When Quentin Tarantino wrote his spaghetti western Django Unchained, he had Will Smith in mind for the main character. Although the Smiths' representatives wanted him to play the role, the actor decided to refuse it because he felt that Django was not really the main role and that he would play the second one. violin by Christoph Waltzs Dr. Schultz.

Idris Elba, Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, Michael K. Williams and Chris Tucker were all considered for the role before Jamie Foxx accepted Tarantinos' offer.

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Ben Sherlock writes for Screen Rant and CBR, covering a wide range of subjects from Scorsese to Seinfeld. He also makes independent films, performs stand-up comedy and annoys people with anecdotes about Star Wars.
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