Seth Rogen's Near Miss with a Movie Disaster

Imagine a world where Seth Rogen was part of the notorious 'Gigli' flop! The beloved star of 'The Studio' opened up during a recent appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' about auditioning for the infamous 2003 film that became synonymous with cinematic failure.

A Role Riddled with Controversy

Rogen auditioned for a role meant to portray a character with a cognitive disability, a part that eventually went to Justin Bartha of 'The Hangover' fame. In a candid moment, Rogen expressed his relief that the audition tape has remained under wraps, fearing its release could devastate his career.

'Thank God for Old Technology!'

"It was a long time ago," Rogen shared, reflecting humorously on the challenges of outdated technology. "Thank God for those old physical VHS tapes! If my audition was out there today, I believe my career would effectively be over. This would be my last interview, aside from my apology tour!"

Oscar Dreams Cut Short?

Looking back, Rogen was convinced that landing the role in 'Gigli' could have led him to an Oscar nomination. He poured his heart and soul into the audition, stating, "I don’t think the script was the most sensitive portrayal. I didn’t even wear a helmet, but it was definitely a consideration!" He humorously remarked about how he can't even bear to replicate his audition performance, knowing how cringe-worthy it was.

Box Office Bomb 'Gigli'

Directed by Martin Brest and starring heavyweights Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, 'Gigli' aimed for greatness but only grossed $7 million against a $75 million budget—a legendary disaster in Hollywood history. Rogen's narrow escape from this cinematic calamity might just be one of his luckiest breaks!