Behind the Scenes: Seth Rogen's Hilarious Audition for 8 Mile Role
Seth Rogen shared a memorable audition experience on The A24 Podcast, where he tried out for the role of Cheddar Bob in the movie 8 Mile. He recalled being asked to bring a reading partner because nobody at the casting office felt comfortable reading the other role. Rogen ended up auditioning with Jason Segel, and the two couldn't help but laugh during the audition, finding the situation too ridiculous. Ultimately, the role went to Evan Jones. Rogen later reflected on the embarrassing audition in his memoir Yearbook, highlighting the awkwardness of auditioning with a friend for roles they were not suited for.