Mickey Rourke No-Shows Death Proof
Its being reported everywhere (with the Grind House forum as the primary source) that Mickey Rourke no-showed for his leading role in Tarantino’s Death Proof. Not a good move for his career, but I’m sure Tarantino will be able to find somebody to replace him pretty easily.
Thanks to Danny for giving me the heads up on this. I’ve been traveling alot so I’m not as on top of breaking news as usual.
UPDATE: The Grind House forum folks say they never specifically said Rourke no-showed. Looking at the thread again, some other commenter mentioned the no-show but was not corrected. I just read it wrong.
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about 5 years ago
I dont get why Rourke isnt doing this. He must not want a career anymore. It wouldnt be as big a deal if QT hadnt wrote the part for him. Anyways, QT won’t have any trouble casting it I’m sure. I just hope this thing gets moving soon! I thought he was supposed to start shooting it last month. Now its almost August…
about 5 years ago
damn, it’s taking a long time…
about 5 years ago
It’s not that big a deal, Vincent wasn’t written for Travolta, but he pulled it off perfectly. I’m sure Tarantino will find someone else perfect for this part too (wait, what if he used Travolta again? that’d be suprising)
about 5 years ago
I’s a shame…But if QT casts Michael Madsen as the lead character I would be in heaven
about 5 years ago
We never reported that Mickey never showed up for filming, so please edit that news report.
We were told simply that the role was being recast
about 5 years ago
gotta be madsen!! … love rourke but hey when yr on a coke binge yr on a coke binge!!
about 5 years ago
I wish the Grindhouse forum would get their facts straight. Idiots.
about 5 years ago
I heard QT just signed on Kurt Russell to take the role as “STUNT MAN MIKE” Rourke blew his chance for a career rebirth, as he appeared to be doing pretty damn well. Russell is a tight fit, should be sweet.
about 5 years ago
Rourkes loss big time. This movie is going to be huge.
about 5 years ago
Well in reply to Pete (under the guise of MrsOSux) it seems we DID get our facts straight.
about 5 years ago
Mickey Rourke is a genius. Does he have the same agent as Burt Reynolds?