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 Who was considered for Pulp Fiction?

Paul Calderon
According to wikipedia, Paul Calderon was considered to play Jules.

Kurt Cobain
According to NME's 'Nevermind 15th Anniversary' Issue, Cobain and Love were originally offered the part of Lance the dealer and his wife.

Joan Cusack
According to wikipedia, Joan Cusack was considered to play Mia.

Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis was considered for the role of Vincent Vega.
Actor who got the part: John Travolta

Matt Dillon
Tarantino reportedly wrote the part of "Butch" for Matt Dillon but the studio feared that the movie should have at least one bankable name on the cast (Travolta was still in a slump) so Tarantino gave the part to Bruce Willis.
Actor who got the part: Bruce Willis

Pam Grier
Pam Grier auditioned to play Lance's wife. Tarantino did not choose her because he could not envision Grier as a timid character.
Actor who got the part: Rosanna Arquette

Sid Haig
Sid Haig was originally asked to play Marsellus Wallace, but declined.
Actor who got the part: Ving Rhames

Daryl Hannah
According to wikipedia, Daryl Hannah was considered to play Mia.

Courtney Love
According to NME's 'Nevermind 15th Anniversary' Issue, Cobain and Love were originally offered the part of Lance the dealer and his wife.

Michael Madsen
The role of Vincent Vega was actually written for Madsen. Madsen played "Vic Vega" in Reservoir Dogs and it is rumored that the same character was supposed to be in Pulp Ficiton too until Madsen declined and the role was changed to "Vincent."
Actor who got the part: John Travolta

Michelle Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer was strongly considered to play Mia Wallace.
Actor who got the part: Uma Thurman

Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini was considered to play Mia.
Actor who got the part: Uma Thurman

Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke was given the oppurtunity to play "Butch" in Pulp Fiction, but turned it down to continue his boxing career.
Actor who got the part: Bruce Willis

Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan was considered for the role of Mia.
Actor who got the part: Uma Thurman

Christian Slater
According to wikipedia, Christian Slater was considered to play Pumpkin.

Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone was considered for a role - either Butch or Vincent.



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