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Jared Padalecki's near-miss for Gilmore Girls role
13 Nov
Summary
- Padalecki was 17 when he auditioned for the role of Dean Forester.
- He faced potential return to Austin if he didn't book the part.
- Amy Sherman-Palladino was impressed and jokingly protested his quick casting.
Casting directors Mara Casey and Jami Rudofsky recount the unexpected audition of a young Jared Padalecki for the role of Dean Forester in Gilmore Girls. Padalecki, then 17, was a last-minute replacement, with the show having already cycled through two other actors for the part.
Padalecki revealed the audition was critical, as failure to book the role would have meant returning to Austin to attend university. His compelling performance quickly caught the attention of the casting team, prompting them to seek out series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino to witness his talent firsthand.
Sherman-Palladino, upon seeing Padalecki audition, jokingly expressed surprise at how quickly he was cast, noting it wasn't fair to have him booked so easily. The documentary "Drink Coffee, Talk Fast" delves into these behind-the-scenes stories, featuring Padalecki and other cast members discussing memorable moments, including his character's controversial decision to cheat on his wife.
