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Mulaney's "Bride" Tape: Gyllenhaal Never Saw It!
28 Feb
Summary
- John Mulaney shared a self-tape email for Maggie Gyllenhaal's film.
- Gyllenhaal confirmed she never received Mulaney's audition tape.
- The director named a character Officer Goodman after Mulaney's bit.

At the 2024 Governors Awards, comedian John Mulaney recounted an amusing experience auditioning for Maggie Gyllenhaal's film, "The Bride!" Mulaney shared an email from his agents about a self-tape for a role identified as "Young Cop."
However, when asked, director Maggie Gyllenhaal stated she never received the tape. She expressed interest in seeing it now if Mulaney wishes to share it.
Despite the unreceived tape, Mulaney's comedic bit had a significant impact on "The Bride!" Gyllenhaal revealed that she named the "Young Cop" character Officer Goodman after viewing the hilarious performance.
Ultimately, the role of Officer Goodman was cast with actor Louis Cancelmi, known for his work in "Sorry, Baby."




