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American Piemay not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it has certainly enjoyed wide appeal. The movie series helped launch several actors to fame, with Jason Biggs in particular gaining popularity as the lead star. Starring as the awkward yet lovable Jim Levenstein in the original movies, the actor has gone on to star in several notable roles.
WhileAmerican Pieremains his most famous role, Buggs once revealed he had a chance to star in one of the biggest sitcoms of all time,How I Met Your Mother. Offered the role of Ted Mosby, Biggs continues to regret turning down the role despite having loved the role.
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BeforeJosh Radnorbecame synonymous with the role of Ted Mosby onHow I Met Your Mother,it was theAmerican Piestar Jason Biggs who was offered the role in the sitcom. Riding high on his fame with the s*x comedy movies, Biggs was one of the biggest movie actors of that time.
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So when he was offered the role of Ted Mosby, an often unlucky-in-love character, Biggs was happy to let go of it for he liked the prospect of working on one project and then pursuing other things. Despite acknowledging the script was entertaining and the character well-written, Biggs chose to let the project, which later turned out to be no less than a career suicide for the actor.
It is probably my biggest regret… It sounds so obnoxious to say right now but at the time… I wasn’t quite ready to go that route… Committing to a TV show at the time… I thought I don’t think it was for me.
Stated Biggs toSiriusXMwhile he revealed how he still regrets turning down the role. Soon after he turned down the role, the sitcom hit the screens and is now widely counted among the best ones of all time. Yet, we can’t help but wonder about the big ‘what if’ moment if Biggs had taken up the role.
Jason Biggs Turned to TV Right After Turning DownHow I Met Your Mother
Jason Biggs’ turning down the role of Ted Mosby paved the way for Josh Radnor, who went on to make the character one of the most iconic characters on TV. WhileRadnor enjoyed widespread acclaim andcontinues to be known for the role, Biggs struggled to get notable roles despite hisAmerican Piesuccess.
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WhileHow I Met Your Mothermade it big, Biggs decided to turn to the television industry after all. Despite being a popular actor and a brilliant one at that too, landing a TV gig was not as easy as it seemed. Biggs ultimately ended up spending almost four years or morestruggling to land any suitable roles.
Success eventually followed through when Biggs bagged the role of Larry Bloom in Netflix’sOrange is the New Black. While theAmerican Piestar does not regret his career and is lucky to still be in business, he sure does regret turning down the CBS show.
BothHow I Met Your MotherandOrange is the New Blackcan be streamed on Netflix.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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