Pasadena, CA — Californian poet and actor Luke Ray Madsen, 19, views his poetry not as a craft of formal storytelling, but as a vital and intensely personal act of "journaling"—a means of safeguarding fleeting memories against the inevitable erosion of time.

The new comedy-drama Concessions , featuring one of Michael Madsen's upcoming screen performances, has made its U.S. premiere at the prestigious Woodstock Film Festival. The film, which has also screened internationally, is a poignant and humorous look at the end of a small, independent movie theater. Set entirely in Albany, New York, Concessions  chronicles the final day of the fictional Royal Alamo Cinema, following the intersecting stories of its staff and patrons as they

Michael Madsen's iconic performance as Budd will return to the big screen as part of the first-ever wide theatrical release of Quentin Tarantino's complete revenge saga, Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, on December 5, 2025.

Michael Madsen was incredibly prolific throughout his career, and even in his later years, he was constantly working on new projects. The list of his upcoming and recently completed films and series is a powerful testament to his enduring passion for his craft.