Source: BroBible
Summary
Actress Olivia Munn revealed that she was initially cast as Avery Jessup on the TV show “30 Rock” but was later rejected because Alec Baldwin thought she was too young for the role. Munn was 30 at the time, while Baldwin was 52. The role ultimately went to Elizabeth Banks, who was 36. Munn said she didn’t take the rejection personally and it actually gave her confidence in her acting abilities.
Our Reading
The habit of ageism in Hollywood gets a new name.
Alec Baldwin’s concerns about on-screen age gaps become a plot twist.
Olivia Munn’s confidence boost from a rejection is a rare breed.
Ageism in casting: where 30 is too young and 36 is just right.
Rejection becomes a confidence builder – only in Hollywood.
Author: Evan Null
