\u201cDumb and Dumber,\u201d the iconic \u201990s comedy featuring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, almost didn\u2019t happen for Daniels. In a recent interview on The Rich Eisen Show, Daniels revealed that both New Line Cinema and his managers were initially against him taking on the role.<\/p>\n
Before the 1994 film, Daniels was primarily known as a dramatic actor, having appeared in films like the war movie \u201cGettysburg\u201d and the action film \u201cSpeed.\u201d During a round of \u201cCelebrity True or False,\u201d Daniels confirmed that the studio initially resisted casting him in \u201cDumb and Dumber,\u201d even offering him a low salary for the role.<\/p>\n
Despite the studio\u2019s reservations, Carrey and the Farrelly Brothers were impressed with Daniels\u2019 audition. He was eventually given the opportunity to shoot the first week of the film, where he filmed some of its most memorable scenes, including sticking his tongue to a frozen pole. Daniels successfully convinced the studio, secured the part, and the rest became history.<\/p>\n
However, pushback continued from Daniels\u2019 managers, who were concerned that starring in a comedy like \u201cDumb and Dumber\u201d would harm his career as a serious actor. They even staged an intervention to dissuade him. Nevertheless, Daniels ignored the warnings and went on to deliver a standout performance alongside Carrey in the classic film.<\/p>\n
Since \u201cDumb and Dumber,\u201d Daniels has continued to have a successful career. He starred in films like \u201cThe Squid and the Whale\u201d and more recently appeared in the TV series \u201cAmerican Rust.\u201d With two Emmy awards, including one for Best Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his role in \u201cThe Newsroom,\u201d Daniels has proven that the \u201990s comedy didn\u2019t hinder his career as a versatile and accomplished actor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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