17 Actors Who Almost Played Iconic Tarantino Characters

2. Adam Sandler - Donny Donowitz - Inglourious Basterds

Adam Sandler Inglourious Basterds Whilst writing the role of Sgt. Donny Donowitz in Inglourious Basterds, Tarantino envisioned comic actor Adam Sandler for the part, who declined due to scheduling conflicts. He then cast friend Eli Roth instead.
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