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Zooey Deschanel Fought for Lamorne Morris's Role
12 Jul
Summary
- Deschanel and cast fought to cast Lamorne Morris as Winston.
- Morris originally auditioned for the Coach role.
- The cast wrote to studio heads to secure Morris.
Zooey Deschanel shared that securing Lamorne Morris for the role of Winston Bishop on New Girl required a significant effort from the cast. Morris initially auditioned for the part of Coach but did not advance due to a prior commitment to another pilot.
Once the character of Winston was created, Deschanel and her co-stars recognized Morris as the ideal fit. Despite some initial hesitation, the cast rallied together, with Deschanel and others writing to studio and network executives. Their collective efforts advocated for Morris, highlighting his talent and suitability for the character. Morris later won an Emmy for his role in Fargo.
New Girl, created by Elizabeth Meriwether, aired on Fox from 2011 to 2018. The show starred Deschanel, Morris, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, and Hannah Simone.
