Jason Alexander reveals actors considered for George Costanza ‘Seinfeld’ role
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Jerry Seinfeld’s best friend on the popular sitcom “Seinfeld” almost looked different.
In a recent episode of his podcast, “Really? no, really?,” Jason Alexander and co-host Peter Tilden sat down with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, author of the 2016 book “Seinfeldia,” which delved into the history of the hit sitcom and included behind-the-scenes secrets.
During their conversation, Alexander and Armstrong discussed how he landed the role of George Costanza and later shared which other famous actors were considered to play the character.
“I know some of the people,” Alexander said. “So I know Chris Rock. I know Danny DeVito. I know Paul Schaefer. And I know Rosie O’Donnell.”
Chris Rock and Rosie O’Donnell were two actors considered for the role of George Costanza on “Seinfeld.” (Andrew Lipovsky/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images; Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images; Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Tinderbox Productions)
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Armstrong added that in his research, he heard that Steve Buscemi was also in contention for the role.
Seinfeld co-created the hit sitcom with Larry David, who created and starred in “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” The show resonated with audiences and quickly became known as “the show about nothing” as it often focused on humor in mundane everyday events.
“He loves performing, too. He loves that, too. I think that’s one of the reasons he was disappointed, so I don’t know if he was disappointed. That’s the wrong word. But Larry wanted to be on stage.” [show]Alexander said of David: “You know the ‘Sidewalk’ arc where he played George. He wanted to play George. I mean, he was a good George.”
The series ran on NBC for nine seasons from 1989 to 1998, during which time it won 10 Emmy Awards, including outstanding comedy series, supporting actor, and supporting actress.
“Seinfeld” won several Emmy Awards throughout its nine-season run. (Scott Flynn/AFP)
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In an interview with People in May 2023, Julia Louis-Dreyfus recalled the different emotions she felt when the show ended.
“When the show ended there was a real period of grief that was real and felt,” he said. “Because we all loved each other so much.”
Dreyfus went on to have a successful career following his time on “Seinfeld”; These include leading roles in “The New Adventures of Old Christine” and “Veep,” a project that won her multiple Emmy Awards, Golden Globes and SAG Awards.
Although she has found success outside of the hit sitcom, her role as Elaine remains what she is most known for.
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Dreyfus went on to have a successful career following his role on “Seinfeld.” (Joseph Del Valle/NBCU Photo Bank)
“I think it’s incredibly wonderful that it continues to have life,” he said of the show. “I’m not surprised because it’s funny and has stood the test of time.”
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