27 Things You Didn't Know About Reservoir Dogs

By Jack Pooley / August 5, 2019

18. Tim Roth Had His "Audition" While Drunk

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Tim Roth already had a number of critically acclaimed performances under his belt by the time Reservoir Dogs was casting - including a BAFTA nomination for Most Promising Newcomer - and so refused to audition for the role of Mr. Orange.

However, Roth did agree to go out drinking with both Tarantino and Keitel, and once many alcoholic beverages had been imbibed, he finally agreed to read for the part while they were all wasted.

Clearly, it went well for all involved.