Freaks & Geeks stars Jason Segel and James Franco almost shared the lead role in the cult classic series, until the producers decided to split the part between them.
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Segel and Franco both auditioned for the same role on Freaks & Geeks, but the producers 'liked us both' and ended up dividing the part between the two actors.
Despite Freaks & Geeks' single-season run, the show's female protagonist, Lindsay Weir, had two love interests, thanks to the casting of Segel and Franco.
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Jason Segel, James Franco, Freaks & Geeks, NBC, Freaks & Geeks
Freaks & Geeks stars Jason Segel and James Franco almost shared the lead role in the cult classic series, until the producers decided to split the part between them.
beat sheet
Segel and Franco both auditioned for the same role on Freaks & Geeks, but the producers 'liked us both' and ended up dividing the part between the two actors.
Despite Freaks & Geeks' single-season run, the show's female protagonist, Lindsay Weir, had two love interests, thanks to the casting of Segel and Franco.
call sheet
Jason Segel, James Franco, Freaks & Geeks, NBC, Freaks & Geeks