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 Roles turned down by Michael Madsen:

From Dusk Till Dawn
Michael Madsen turned down the role of Seth Gecko.
Actor who got the part: George Clooney

Heat
According to DVD extras, Michael Madsen was originally cast to play Tom Sizemore's character in the movie Heat.
Actor who got the part: Tom Sizemore

Inglorious Bastards
Madsen was in talks for a character called Babe Buchinsky.

L.A. Confidential
According to IMDB, the part was written with Madsen in mind but Crowe ended up with the part. It is speculated that Madsen wasn't even approached for the role.
Actor who got the part: Russell Crowe

Natural Born Killers
Michael Madsen was considered for the role of Mickey Knox.
Actor who got the part: Woody Harrelson

Pulp Fiction
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

Saving Private Ryan
Michael Madsen turned down the role of Mike Horvath.
Actor who got the part: Tom Sizemore

Sin City
Michael Madsen was originally considered for the role of Marv.
Actor who got the part: Mickey Rourke






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