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Grease 2 Star Reveals Near Miss with Johnny Role
14 Sep
Summary
- Christopher McDonald almost played Johnny Nogerelli in Grease 2.
- Millie Bobby Brown praised Grease 2's song 'Cool Rider'.
- Grease 2 has gained a dedicated fanbase over four decades.
Christopher McDonald, who starred as T-Bird Goose McKenzie in the 1982 film Grease 2, recently shared details about his audition process. He confessed he initially aimed for the role of Johnny Nogerelli but was ultimately cast as Goose after a "mixing and matching" session. McDonald expressed his ongoing surprise and joy at the cult following Grease 2 has garnered over the past four decades, noting its particular resonance with women.
This renewed appreciation for the film was highlighted when Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown recently declared her fondness for Grease 2 on the show Hot Ones. Brown cited 'Cool Rider' as the best song ever and expressed admiration for Michelle Pfeiffer's performance. McDonald, who attended a recent Turner Classic Movies event celebrating the film alongside other cast members like Lorna Luft and Maxwell Caulfield, finds it heartwarming that their work continues to touch audiences.
