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 doubts about the scripts and potential success.
- Grier declined Ace Ventura, calling the script bad, but acknowledged Jim Carrey's creative freedom turned the film into a box office hit with a lasting franchise.
- He auditioned for George Costanza on Seinfeld but dismissed the show as unfunny and unlikely to succeed, a decision he later admitted was mistaken.
- Despite these missed opportunities, Grier continues to have a successful career, currently starring as Ron in NBC’s 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.
