Machine Gun Kelly Walks Away from Film Role Over Use of Racial Slur
So here’s something you probably didn’t expect to hear about Machine Gun Kelly—yeah, the rapper-turned-actor with a string of gritty roles under his belt—he actually turned down a part in a major Hollywood film because it required him to say the N-word. This came straight from MGK himself during a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show , where he opened up about the audition that didn’t sit right with him.
The movie in question? Sinners , the box office hit directed by Ryan Coogler. MGK revealed that he was lined up to audition for the role of "the second vampire" in the film—specifically, a character named Bert, who’s not only a vampire but also a former KKK member. Definitely a dark, complicated role. But during the audition, he was required to say the N-word, and that was an immediate dealbreaker for him.
He explained that he simply wouldn’t do it. Not for a movie, not for any role. It was a personal boundary he wasn’t willing to cross, no matter how big the opportunity was. And honestly, it’s rare to see someone in the entertainment industry walk away from a high-profile film on moral grounds, but that’s exactly what MGK did.
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The part eventually went to Peter Dreimanis from the band July Talk, and Sinners went on to star Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, and Miles Caton. So yeah—it turned out to be a big deal. And MGK knows that. He even admitted there’ve been a bunch of films over the years that he either missed out on or had to walk away from. But despite that, he’s keeping his head up.
He talked about his dream to keep acting, saying he’s “on universal timing.” That things will align when they’re meant to. “The angels will put something in the works,” he said, adding a little bit of cosmic optimism to the mix. He also joked that he hopes it happens while he still looks young enough to be cast in certain roles.
And let’s not forget—MGK isn’t new to the acting game. He’s played real-life drummer Tommy Lee in The Dirt , starred in Bird Box , The Last Son , and Taurus , and even had a role in Roadies . So it’s not like his film career is on pause—he's just being selective with the roles he takes on.
At the end of the day, this wasn’t just a missed role. It was a choice based on principle. And in a world where chasing fame often overrides ethics, MGK’s decision to say no is something that stands out—for the right reasons.
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