'Reservoir Dogs'

In filmdom, there are a ton of "what ifs" and "could have beens." Sometimes a certain role goes to a certain individual and it puts them squarely on the map. They're unforgettable.

Originally, Quentin Tarantino had cast himself as Mr. Pink. Steve Buscemi auditioned for Mr. White. Mike Madsen read for Mr. Pink and George Clooney was turned down for Mr. Pink and Christopher Walken turned the role down as did Vincent Gallo (what was he doing that was so important?).

Samuel L. Jackson auditioned for Mr. Orange and Tim Roth was originally slated for Mr. Pink or Mr. Blonde. Tarantino also wanted James Woods as Mr. Orange, the rat, but the offers never made it to Woods through his agent due to the salary being so low. According to legend, it forced Woods to get a agent because he was so annoyed with being left out.

Naturally, it worked out for the best. Tim Roth was a great Mr. Orange. Buscemi lives for Mr. Pink. Madsen nails Mr. Blonde. How good was he? He was very nervous about the torture scenes that he couldn't finish them after the police officer exclaims he has a kid. Madsen plays a disturbed sociopath and, yet, in his heart, he was the complete opposite.

Then Harvey Keitel got involved as not only Mr. White but as a producer helping raise the money needed for the already extremely low budget heist film with not heist.