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Seth Rogen Auditioned for Controversial ‘Gigli’ Role: ‘I Saw Myself at the Oscars’ If I Got It, but the Tape Would ‘End My Career’ Today

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Seth Rogen was almost part of the infamous “Gigli” box office disaster. “The Studio” star and co-creator said during “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (in the below video) that he auditioned for the 2003 film. The character Rogen read for had a “cognitive disability” and was later played by “The Hangover” actor Justin Bartha. Now, Rogen is saying that if the audition tape ever leaks, his career could be over. “It has been a long time,” Rogen said. “And thank…

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Variety broke the news in on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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