In a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, actress Olivia Colman shared a hilarious audition mishap that occurred early on in her career. The talented actress revealed that during one of her very first auditions in Hollywood, she had a rather embarrassing encounter with a well-known producer and director.
Olivia described the audition as being in an office with a distinguished man in his 60s. As she began reading her lines, she noticed the man’s reaction out of the corner of her eye. He suddenly stood up and started exclaiming, “Oh my God! Oh my God!” And then, to Olivia’s horror, he became sick right there in the office.
According to Olivia, it seemed like the man was projectile vomiting, and she was left stunned and unsure of what to do. She eventually had to help him up and witnessed him filling a wastepaper basket with his sickness. It turns out, however, that the man’s illness was caused by Mexican food and not Olivia’s acting.
Despite the chaotic audition, Olivia still managed to get the job. She jokingly added, “But I slept with him,” much to the amusement of the audience. It just goes to show that sometimes even the most unexpected situations can lead to success in the entertainment industry.
In another interesting audition story from the same episode of The Graham Norton Show, actress Amanda Seyfried shared her experience with an audition where she misunderstood the character she was meant to portray. The role called for a “runchy hooker,” and Amanda, in her excitement, wore a revealing outfit to the audition.
To her surprise, the casting director was confused by her appearance and started discussing a different character named Matilda. Amanda had unknowingly prepared for the wrong role and had to awkwardly pretend she knew what the casting director was talking about. Unsurprisingly, she never heard back from them again.
These audition anecdotes, shared by Olivia Colman and Amanda Seyfried on The Graham Norton Show, highlight the unpredictable and often humorous nature of the entertainment industry. It goes to show that even talented actors like them can have unforgettable moments during auditions.
