In a recent episode of the popular talk show, David Letterman welcomed actor Paul Rudd as his first guest. Rudd, known for his roles in various films, is currently starring in the Broadway Revival play titled “Three Days of Rain”. As the conversation unfolded, the actor revealed interesting tidbits about his early life in Overland Park, Kansas.
When Letterman asked Rudd about life in Overland Park, the actor described it as “pretty good”, highlighting the friendly nature of the people and the enthusiasm for Kansas City Chiefs. He also mentioned the fashion trend of “zuba pants”, explaining that they are striped pants that were popular among many people in the area.
Rudd went on to share that he lived in a town called Lenexa, also in Kansas, and fondly reminisced about his time there. He even mentioned working at a place called Holiday Ham Company, where he glazed hams to save up money for his move to California to attend acting school.
Intrigued by his early career, Letterman asked Rudd if there was anything interesting from that time. The actor proudly mentioned his role in a Hong Kong action film called “Gen Y Cops”, the sequel to “Gen X Cops”. Despite feeling miscast, Rudd played the role of an FBI agent in the movie. He jokingly shared that his wife thought he resembled Simon Le Bon from Duran Duran, rather than an FBI agent.
Curious to know more, Letterman asked about the film’s success. Rudd honestly admitted that he had no idea and had never even seen it. He also reminisced about his time filming in Hong Kong, where he was the only American among the cast and crew.
As the interview continued, Letterman revealed a surprise for Rudd – a clip from the film “Gen Y Cops”. The clip showcased Rudd performing a stunt where he jumped out of a car that exploded. The actor joked about doing his own stunts, but admitted it was too dangerous for him to attempt in this particular film.
Shifting gears, Letterman then turned the conversation to Rudd’s current project – his role in a Broadway play alongside Julia Roberts. Rudd expressed his excitement about the play and working with such a famous co-star. He acknowledged the nerve-racking experience of seeing a large crowd outside the theater on 45th Street.
Rudd also shared an amusing anecdote about forgetting a line in the play during a preview performance. He revealed that he forgot the iconic line, “To be or not to be, that is the question.” Despite the initial panic, Rudd quickly moved on and continued with the rest of the scene.
The conversation ended on a positive note, with Rudd expressing his enthusiasm for the play, which was set to run until June. He mentioned that tickets were mostly sold out, making it a highly anticipated production.
Overall, Paul Rudd‘s appearance on the talk show provided an entertaining glimpse into his early life, his experiences in the film industry, and his current venture on Broadway. As always, Letterman’s charisma and rapport with his guests made for a lively and engaging segment.
