The trailer for Michael Madsen's final leading role, Mr. Wonderful, has been released, giving fans a preview of one of the late actor's last works.
Last week, we learned the sad news that the Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs star has passed away at the age of 67 due to cardiac arrest. However, fans have not seen the last of him as there are posthumous projects that are yet to be released.
What is Michael Madsen's Final Movie, Mr. Wonderful, About?
Red Basket Films recently unveiled the trailer for the upcoming independent drama film Mr. Wonderful, which marks Madsen's final leading role in a movie.
According to Deadline, the late actor plays the role of Brian Fenton, a college professor desperately trying to prop up a failing career and steer a wayward son away from drugs and personal ruin, while coming to grips with his own mysterious father’s descent into dementia.
Director Mark David recalled Madsen as "a really sweet guy, warm, funny and such a powerhouse on screen," and he "believed every word he said on camera. I wanted to make more movies with him."
Writer-producer Daniel Blake Smith teased that Madsen gave a powerful performance in the film, and fans should not miss his final leading role.
"His own sister, actress Virginia Madsen, called him ‘thunder and velvet... mischief wrapped in tenderness.’ Well, nowhere was that emotional complexity more vividly on display than in the vulnerable and deeply emotional work he put into the lead role in our film," he said.
No release date has been set yet for the film, but it is preparing to make the festival rounds later this year.
What is Michael Madsen's Cause of Death?
According to reports, Madsen's cardiologist confirmed that the late actor died from heart failure.
The doctor shared that heart failure is listed as the cause of death, whereas heart disease and alcoholism were stated to be contributing factors to his passing.
No autopsy was performed as Madsen's cardiologist signed his death certificate, therefore leading the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department to close the investigation. "Nature causes" was ultimately listed as the cause of death.
Since the reports of his passing, Madsen's colleagues in the industry have poured tributes to him on social media and celebrated his life and legacy as a talented actor, especially in the Quentin Tarantino films.
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