“Unlocking the Secrets: 20 Surprising Facts That Reveal the Real David Schwimmer Behind Ross Geller”
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The group premiered their first performance, Through the Lookingglass, at the Great Room on the university’s campus.
It was directed by David Kersnar, and the company went on to produce over 60 world-premiere films.
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17. He almost starred in a different sitcom
Schwimmer competed against one of his high school friends, Jonathan Silverman, for a role in a new show called Couples.
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However, he lost out to his friend who won the part, starring alongside Helen Slater.
It turned out that ABC later decided not to commission the show, although there was no explanation given for this decision.
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The producers then reconceived the show, making it about singles rather than couples.
They then sold the rights to NBC, retitling the show as the name we’ve all come to know and love, Friends.
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16. He was offered Will Smith’s role in Men in Black
When you think of Men in Black, you probably couldn’t imagine anyone else in the iconic role of Jay.
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Will Smith was perfect for the role, and brought elements of cool and hilarious you just couldn’t find in other actors.
However, it could have all been so different, as Schwimmer was originally offered the part.
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He was not the only actor to turn down the part, and we bet they’re kicking themselves now!
