The Lost Roles of Dave ChappelleLost Roles is a weekly column that takes a particular comedic performer or writer and dives deep into all of their movie and TV projects that […]
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The Lost Roles of Fast Times at Ridgemont HighLost Roles is a weekly column that takes a particular comedic performer, movie, or show, and dives deep into all of the casting possibilities […]
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The Lost Roles of Gilda RadnerLost Roles is a weekly column that takes a particular comedic performer or writer and dives deep into all of their movie and TV projects that […]
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The Lost Roles of Jonah HillNot only one of the best young comedic performers in Hollywood but also an accomplished writer, producer, and dramatic actor, Jonah Hill is a […]
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The Lost Projects of Trey Parker and Matt StoneLost Roles is a weekly column that takes a particular comedic actor or writer and dives deep into all of their movie and TV projects that came […]
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The Lost Roles of CheersLost Roles is a weekly column taking a particular subject and exploring all of their movie and TV casting decisions that almost happened but […]
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The Lost Projects of David WainLost Roles is a weekly column taking a particular subject and exploring all of their movie and TV projects that came close to happening but […]
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The Lost Roles of Bill Murray, Part TwoIt’s the one-year anniversary of “Lost Roles,” the column where we take a different comedian, comedy writer, or comedic performer each week and […]
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The Lost Roles of Howard SternYou saw him this past weekend in a Super Bowl commercial, mocking the heroes of the civil rights movement by turning a firehose on a guy […]
The Lost Projects of Harold RamisWhile Harold Ramis isn’t quite a household name, he absolutely should be. As a writer/director, the man shaped the big screen personas of Bill […]
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The Lost Roles of Ricky GervaisWhether you know Ricky Gervais best as a writer, an actor, or a brave, envelope-pushing purveyor of Kim Kardashian zingers, it’s safe to say […]
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The Lost Roles of Tina FeyAfter making the transition from one American comedy institution (Chicago’s Second City Theatre) to another (Saturday Night Live), Tina Fey […]
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The Lost Late Night Talk Show HostsIt only happens every few years, but whenever a late night talk show host leaves his or her post, it’s a crucial decision by the network to […]
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The Lost Roles of 2011I began writing the column “Lost Roles” for Splitsider in February, taking a different actor, actress, filmmaker, movie, or TV show each week […]
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The Lost Comedy Roles of Tom HanksBefore he became America’s top movie star with a pair of back-to-back Oscar wins in the mid-90’s, Tom Hanks spent over a decade as a […]
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The Lost Roles of Three AmigosThis week marks the 25th anniversary of Three Amigos, one of the best-regarded comedies of the 1980’s and one that brought together a […]
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The Lost Roles of Patton OswaltSince rising to sitcom stardom in the late 90’s, Patton Oswalt has led an eclectic career, also finding success as a stand-up comedian, voice […]
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The Lost Roles of Sacha Baron CohenAfter bursting onto the American comedy scene in Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen has arguably had the most success in the US out of a recent pack of […]
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The Lost Roles of Sarah SilvermanComedian / writer / actress / producer / musician Sarah Silverman first entered the national spotlight in 1993, when she was hired by Saturday […]
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The Lost Roles of Animal HouseLost Roles is a weekly column exploring what might have been in TV and film comedy, taking a different comedian, writer, or work each week and […]
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The Lost Roles of Ben StillerLost Roles is a weekly column exploring what might have been in TV and film comedy, taking a different comedian, writer, or work each week and […]
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The Lost Weekend Update AnchorsWeekend Update is by far the longest running segment in Saturday Night Live’s history, with the anchor position being one of the most coveted […]
The Lost Roles of Owen WilsonActor. Writer. Guy with a funny-looking nose. Owen Wilson is a multi-hyphenate who has the rare ability to balance diverse projects, from […]
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The Lost Roles of Tim AllenAfter developing his popular stand-up act into the hit sitcom Home Improvement in 1991, Tim Allen became a highly sought-after actor for big […]
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The SNL Movies That Never HappenedEver since the first Wayne’s World movie became a surprise hit, making $183 million from of a scant $20 million budget, releasing a sea of […]
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The Lost Roles of Chevy ChaseSay what you will about the quality of Chevy Chase’s movies, but you have to admit his influence on modern American comedy is vast. As Saturday […]
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The Lost Roles of Danny DeVito35 years in and Danny DeVito’s career is still going strong. After establishing himself as a scene stealer with his portrayal of endearing […]
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10 Promising TV Series That Weren’t Picked UpEvery year, TV networks horde up pilots for potential new shows and then whittle this group down to a few programs that actually make it to […]
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The Lost Roles of Richard PryorOne of the most acclaimed and respected stand-up comedians of all time, Richard Pryor shot to fame in the 1970’s and proved to be a charismatic […]
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The Lost Roles of Paul RuddAfter his breakthrough role in Clueless, Paul Rudd spent the next decade or so as a rom-com leading man, starring opposite Reese Witherspoon […]
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The Lost Roles of Janeane GarofaloJaneane Garofalo has done it all. She’s an accomplished stand-up whose influence continues to resonate today. She was also a key player in The […]
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The Lost Roles of the Unproduced Fletch RebootThe 1985 comedy Fletch was a major hit and the start of a franchise that Hollywood studios are still looking to reboot today in hopes of […]
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The Lost Roles of Chris TuckerIn 2006, Chris Tucker was the highest paid actor in Hollywood, receiving a $25 million payday for appearing in Rush Hour 3. He even negotiated […]
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The Lost Roles of AnchormanWith a stellar cast full of actors who would go on to become big-name movie stars, Anchorman’s ensemble is an impressive one and a definite […]
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The Lost Roles of Dan AykroydA crucial part of the original Saturday Night Live cast, one of the most esteemed and influential ensembles in television history, Dan Aykroyd […]
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The Lost Roles of Arrested DevelopmentIt’s now been five years since Arrested Development’s too-soon cancellation; and we all know the story of how the show’s subsequent rise to […]
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The Lost Roles of Albert BrooksAmongst comedians and comedy fans, Albert Brooks is one of the most respected men in the industry and has been for over thirty years. He began […]
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The Lost Roles of Dumb & DumberJim Carrey recently mentioned to the press that a Dumb & Dumber sequel is in development, presumably with writer/directors Peter and Bobby […]
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The Lost Roles of Mike MyersOutside of the Shrek films, the past decade hasn’t been to kind to Mike Myers’s career. While its now commonplace for critics and Internet […]
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The Lost Roles of Married… with ChildrenWhile Married with Children hasn’t aged as well as some of the sitcoms that were its contemporaries, the show’s influence is vast. Married with […]
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The Lost Roles of John CandyCasting is one of the most important processes in movie making. Placing the right actors in the right roles can determine whether or not an […]
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The Comedy Sequels That Never HappenedLost Roles is a weekly column exploring what could have been, examining the projects and casting choices that almost happened but fell apart […]
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The Lost Roles of Woody AllenCasting is one of the most important processes in movie making. Placing the right actors in the right roles can determine whether or not an […]
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The Lost Projects of Judd ApatowLost Roles is a weekly column exploring what could have been, examining the projects and casting choices that almost happened but fell apart […]
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The Lost Roles of GhostbustersWhen it was released in 1984, Ghostbusters quickly captured the public imagination and became the highest grossing comedy of all-time. Although […]
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The Lost Roles of Steve CarellCasting is one of the most important processes in television and movie making. Placing the right actor in the right role can determine whether […]
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The Lost Roles of The OfficeAdapting The Office for American television was a Herculean task that seemed destined to fail at first. The original UK version was such a […]