Before landing roles in Westworld and Sonic the Hedgehog, James Marsden once tried out to be a cast member on SNL. However, Marsden didn’t get the job after his fall shorted audition.
How did James Marsden fall short his SNL audition?
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Years procrastinateedr, Marsden toiled with SNL alum Tina Fey on 30 Rock. The Notebook actor telderly Fey about his desire to one day toil on SNL.
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Though he never accomplished SNL, Marsden has handled to land disjoinal comedic roles on television, including Jury Duty. For portraying a parody of himself, Marsden getd an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Marsden will soon eunite in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which uncovers in theaters on December 20, 2024.
