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Rogen Recalls 'Craziest Audition' for 8 Mile Role
3 Jul
Summary
- Seth Rogen auditioned for the role of Cheddar Bob in '8 Mile'.
- He described the audition as the 'craziest' he ever experienced.
- Rogen had to bring his own reading partner for the audition.

Seth Rogen recounted his experience auditioning for the role of Cheddar Bob in the 2002 film '8 Mile,' describing it as the "craziest audition of my life." During an appearance on The A24 Podcast, Rogen detailed the unusual circumstances surrounding his try-out.
He revealed that he was informed beforehand that he needed to bring someone to read lines with him. This was due to the casting office's discomfort in reading the other role, which involved interactions with rappers. The instruction was to ensure a reading partner was present, highlighting the unique nature of the audition.