Madsen lines up 'Vengeance' pilot

To play man who rights legal system's wrongs

By ERIC OLSON

Michael Madsen, who appeared in "Thelma and Louise," "Reservoir Dogs" and "Donnie Brasco," has been cast to star in the ABC pilot "Vengeance Unlimited."

In the hour drama helmed by Jim Frawley, Madsen will play a guy who "rights wrongs," helping those the legal system has failed. "Vengeance" is scripted by David Simkins and John McNamara, who also exec produce.