John Travolta replaced frequent collaborator Quentin Tarantino to take on the role of Vincent Vega
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Pulp Fiction turned 30 this year and fans love the film even more when they hear the rare behind-the-scenes stories from the Quentin Tarantino classic. Well, here's one that most fans may have missed – John Travolta was never the first choice for the role of Vincent Vega. Tarantino had another actor in mind who worked with him on his 1992 film, Reservoir Dogs.
Michael Madsen is a frequent collaborator on Tarantino films. However, when he was offered the role of Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction, he had to turn it down due to his commitment to the 1994 Western film Wyatt Earp. However, Madsen believed that Travolta's addition to the film was one of the main reasons for the success of Tarantino's Oscar- nominated film.
Michael Madsen is best known for his work in Quentin Tarantino's films, including Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Volume 2, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Interestingly, Madsen had the chance to appear in arguably Tarantino's best work, Pulp Fiction. However, he turned down the role of Vincent Vega in the film.
