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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.

July 19, 2006
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Category: Grind House
Comments: 11 (closed)

Previous Comments

[1] On Jul-19-2006, Pete wrote:

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...

[2] On Jul-19-2006, misterpink867 wrote:

damn, it's taking a long time...

[3] On Jul-19-2006, Ace wrote:

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)

[4] On Jul-20-2006, MadsenFan wrote:

I's a shame...But if QT casts Michael Madsen as the lead character I would be in heaven

[5] On Jul-20-2006, Tarantriguez wrote:

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

[6] On Jul-21-2006, eli wrote:

gotta be madsen!! ... love rourke but hey when yr on a coke binge yr on a coke binge!!

[7] On Jul-22-2006, MrsOSux wrote:

I wish the Grindhouse forum would get their facts straight. Idiots.

[8] On Jul-23-2006, PAULiE C wrote:

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.

[9] On Jul-24-2006, Pete wrote:

Rourkes loss big time. This movie is going to be huge.

[10] On Aug-02-2006, Tarantriguez wrote:

Well in reply to Pete (under the guise of MrsOSux) it seems we DID get our facts straight.

[11] On Aug-10-2006, happy wrote:

Mickey Rourke is a genius. Does he have the same agent as Burt Reynolds?