Archive · 2 Aug 2025
MGK Declined 'Sinners' Role Due to Script's N-Word Requirement
Machine Gun Kelly was going to try out for a part in the movie 'Sinners', but he didn't.
In the movie, a vampire character says a bad word.
Kelly didn't want to say the word, so he didn't take the part.
The role he was offered went to another actor.
The movie 'Sinners' has made a lot of money.
Machine Gun Kelly said he was going to audition for a role in 'Sinners'.
He was to audition for the role of a vampire.
Kelly declined the role because the script required him to say the n-word.
The role Kelly was offered was eventually played by Peter Dreimanis.
'Sinners' has grossed over $365 million at the global box office.
- Who
- Machine Gun Kelly and the writer/director Ryan Coogler.
- What
- Machine Gun Kelly discussed passing up a role in 'Sinners' due to script requirements.
- When
- The interview took place recently, after the film's release.
- Where
- Machine Gun Kelly discussed this on The Pat McAfee Show.
- Why
- Kelly declined the role because the script required him to say the n-word.
Machine Gun Kelly's Stance
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Refusal to use racial slur
Machine Gun Kelly's Stance
Kelly refused the role to avoid using the racial slur.
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- Film Title
- Sinners
- Director
- Ryan Coogler
- Machine Gun Kelly's Role
- Vampire
- Character in Film
- Bert (played by Peter Dreimanis)
- Global Box Office
- $365M+