Why did Machine Gun Kelly turn down a role in Ryan Coogler’s box office hit ‘Sinners’? He refused to say the n-word
What happened in the audition?
Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) recently made a shocking revelation on The Pat McAfee Show.
He revealed that he had the opportunity to audition for the role of Bert in Ryan Coogler’s film ‘Sinners’, but he refused. The reason?
The audition script had to say the n-word, which he did not want to say.
Eventually, the role went to Peter Dreimanis, who plays the other vampire in the family house scene in the film.
Desire to make a career in films
The 35-year-old artist said that he wants to make his place in film and TV projects.
He jokingly said, “I want to work in cinema as long as I look young.”
He also admitted that it is difficult to guess the timing in Hollywood.
Despite turning down this role, he is open to more acting opportunities in the future.
‘Sinners’ made a splash
Directed by Ryan Coogler, ‘Sinners’ tells the story of twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B.
Jordan). In 1932, they start a blues nightclub in Mississippi, but a vampire attack ruins their plans.
The film earned $45.6 million in its first weekend in the US and collected over $365 million worldwide.
It has become the highest-grossing original film since the pandemic and surpassed ‘A Minecraft Movie’ in its opening weekend.
Industry reaction
Commentators on Billboard praised MGK’s decision.
They said that this could have affected his newly started acting career, but his decision not to speak a racial slur for a role is commendable.
Entertainment Weekly also emphasized that MGK’s decision shows how ethically artists think about controversial material even in big projects.
Stick to principles
This decision of MGK shows how stick to his principles he is.
Although the film was a box office hit, he did not compromise on his values.
This is an example that shows that sometimes standing by your beliefs is more important than career opportunities.
Summary:
Machine Gun Kelly turned down a role in Ryan Coogler’s hit film ‘Sinners’ because the script had the n-word. The film earned $365 million and Michael B. Jordan’s performance won hearts.