David Alan Grier Explains Why He Passed On 'Ace Ventura' & 'Seinfeld'
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Key Points:
- David Alan Grier revealed he passed on roles in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Seinfeld due to initial negative impressions of the scripts and characters.
- He turned down Ace Ventura, calling it a "bad script," not realizing Jim Carrey would reinvent the role and make the film a box office success with a lasting franchise.
- Grier auditioned for George Costanza on Seinfeld but dismissed the show as unfunny and unlikely to succeed, a judgment he now humorously regrets.
- Despite these missed opportunities, Grier continues to thrive on NBC with his role as Ron in the hospital mockumentary St. Denis Medical, which has been renewed for a third season.
- Grier and Carrey previously worked together on the sketch comedy show In Living Color before Ace Ventura's release.
