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Will Arnett's Near-Disaster Audition for 'The Postman'
17 Feb
Summary
- Will Arnett once auditioned for Kevin Costner's 'The Postman'.
- Arnett fell ill the night before, fearing an on-set accident.
- He also had past struggles with pilot seasons failing to launch.
Will Arnett recently recounted a highly uncomfortable audition for Kevin Costner's 1997 film, 'The Postman.' The actor revealed on "Hot Ones" that he had fallen seriously ill the night prior, requiring a hospital visit for dehydration.
During the audition with Costner, Arnett admitted his primary concern was an imminent, embarrassing bodily accident. He expressed anxiety about how close he was to a bathroom and the potential for a very bad situation. He did not secure a role in the film, which starred Costner himself.
This audition experience is one of several Arnett has shared about his early career struggles. He previously mentioned a personal pact to avoid television pilots after experiencing several that failed to get picked up for series. One such instance involved the CBS series 'Still Standing,' where his character was reportedly cut before it aired.
