Was Michael K. Williams in Django Unchained?

Was Michael K. Williams in Django Unchained?

The actor best known for his role as Chalky White in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, had to depart the film due to scheduling conflicts. Williams had originally tested for the lead role of Django but lost out to Jamie Foxx. After this, Tarantino developed a new character through re-writes.

Who turned down Django?

Will Smith Turned Down Django Unchained So It Wouldn’t Affect His Kids. In the latest episode of Red Table Talk, the actor recalled speaking to his three children about starring as an enslaved man in Quentin Tarantino’s divisive film.

Is Kevin Costner in Django?

Foxx is Django, a man in search of his wife while Waltz is the German who helps him on his quest. Jackson is a head slave who works for DiCaprio and relishes his status over other slaves. Django ist the second high-profile gig snagged by Costner, once of the biggest studio stars.