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David Grier Missed 'Seinfeld' Gold?
9 May
Summary
- Grier auditioned for George Costanza, not seeing show's potential.
- He expressed regret over dismissing the "Seinfeld" audition.
- Jason Alexander ultimately played the iconic Costanza role.
David Alan Grier, known for his role in "In Living Color," revealed that he auditioned for the character of George Costanza on the groundbreaking sitcom "Seinfeld." At the time of his audition, Grier did not foresee the show's immense future success. He recalled reading with Jerry Seinfeld and thinking the series would not become a hit.
However, Grier has since expressed considerable regret over his initial dismissal of the audition opportunity. He has spoken about his feelings of missed potential upon witnessing the show's overwhelming popularity. The role of George Costanza, for which Grier auditioned, eventually went to Jason Alexander, who became indelibly associated with the character.
