James Corden has revealed that he narrowly missed out on the lead role in the critically acclaimed film, The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser.
The 44-year-old comedian and television star said Term he was set to star in the film if it was to be directed by Tom Ford.
“I was going to play that part and Tom Ford was going to direct,” James told the publication, adding that Hollywood megastar George Clooney also joined the project at one point.
‘I was going to play that part’: James Corden revealed this week that he almost landed the lead in The Whale starring Brendan Fraser
James also reportedly said he thought he might have been too young to star in the film and “do it justice” as Brendan was 54.
The publication reports that the film’s director, Darren Aronofsky, 53, confirmed James’ claims.
The publication reports that George Clooney was “involved” in the project, “but only wanted to make the film if an actual 600-pound unknown could be found to play the lead.”
Hit Movie: In the film (pictured), which has been tagged as Brendan Fraser’s comeback film and sees him nominated for a host of awards, he plays Charlie, an obese English teacher hoping to connect with his teenage daughter .
In the film, which has been tagged as Brendan Fraser’s comeback film and sees him nominated for a host of awards, he plays Charlie, an obese English teacher hoping to connect with his teenage daughter.
It comes after James revealed that he once auditioned for a role in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, but it didn’t go very well.
The comedian and TV star told Joshua Horowitz that he tried out for the role of the hobbit and Frodo’s best friend, Samwise Gamgee, but failed to get a final call-back.
Audition Failed: It comes after James revealed that he once auditioned for a role in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, but it didn’t go very well. The role of Samwise went to American star Sean Astin, 51 (pictured)
“It’s not good,” James said of auditioning for Joshua in his Happy Sad Confused podcastwith the role of Samwise eventually going to American star Sean Astin, 51.
“All the people in London auditioned for Lord of the Rings, everyone, and I auditioned for Samwise…” James said.
‘I was doing the accent and all… Lord Frodo!’ the Scream.
James said he and two other friends auditioned and received a call, before never hearing from casting agents again.
“All the people in London auditioned for Lord of the Rings, everyone, and I auditioned for Samwise…” James said.
“Two of my other friends walked in,” James said.
“And then they called all of us the next day, and then they called us the next day, and then none of us were called after that,” he said with a smile.
When asked if he still loves the movies despite not getting the part, he said, “No, I really enjoyed them.”
Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd all landed roles as the four main hobbits in the hit franchise, which is based on the work of JRR Tolkien.
Stars: Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd landed roles as the four main hobbits in the hit franchise, which is based on the work of JRR Tolkien.
When asked if he still loves the movies despite not getting the part, he said, “No, I really enjoyed them.”
James is best known for his work on the hit comedy Gavin and Stacey, co-written by and co-starring Ruth Jones.
He is known for his carpool karaoke skit and has appeared in movie musicals, including 2019’s Cats, which was panned by critics and tanked at the box office.
Meanwhile, James is ready to walk out on The Late Late Show and has told close friend Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that he will “drastically fail” to “not cry” during the final episode.
He added that he “will greatly miss the show,” which will come to an end in spring 2023.
The Ocean’s 8 actor admitted that filming the latest episode won’t be easy. He said: ‘My intention, which I think I will fail dramatically, is just not to be crying for the whole hour, which I think I will be.’
Moving on: Meanwhile, James is ready to walk out on The Late Late Show, telling close friend Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that he’s going to “dramatically fail” to “not cry” during the final episode.