From SNL to Hollywood: Jason Sudeikis' Rise to Movie Stardom

During the filming of Hall Pass, Jason Sudeikis had a memorable experience with co-star Owen Wilson. While the crew was filming Wilson's takes at a sports bar, Sudeikis decided to chow down on the wings that were on the table. This resulted in a hilarious backhanded compliment from Wilson, which Sudeikis recently recalled on the YouTube show Hot Ones.

Jason Sudeikis starred in Hall Pass alongside Owen Wilson, Stephen Merchant, JB Smoove, and Larry Joe Campbell. During a scene set in a sports bar, we were eating wings. It was my first time as a lead in a big studio movie, and I was on the poster with Owen. As we went around the table, the camera kept moving, which is typical for studio movies with a bigger budget. I remember eating hot wings, although not as spicy as they could have been, while the camera was focused on Owen.

How Jason Sudeikis Went From SNL To Movie Star

Sudeikis chuckles as he recalls the moment when his friend commented on his eating habits. "Gosh, you'll just put anything in your body, huh?" his friend said while he was eating. Sudeikis admits that he hadn't put in enough effort to maintain a healthy lifestyle. He laughs as he shares his friend's curiosity about what he would look like if he worked out and took care of himself.

Sudeikis rose to fame as a prominent cast member on the legendary sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live, from 2003 to 2013. He played various iconic characters on the show, such as Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, and the amusing backup dancer in the recurring segment "What Up With That?". His versatility as a comedian helped him transition from being a television veteran and a newcomer in the film industry to a leading Hollywood actor within a decade.

Sudeikis experienced a significant boost in his acting career after his role in the successful movie Horrible Bosses, where he starred alongside Jason Bateman and Charlie Day. This movie served as a launching pad for Sudeikis to become a leading actor, leading to more successful films such as We're The Millers in 2013 and Horrible Bosses 2 in 2014. These movies solidified his status as a true movie star. Recently, Sudeikis has also showcased his dramatic range in the TV series Ted Lasso, where he plays the main character. This role has allowed him to demonstrate his ability to perform emotional, scared, and angry scenes, in addition to his comedic talent. Sudeikis' journey from a newcomer in Hall Pass to an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor for Ted Lasso has been a remarkable transformation to witness.

Source: Hot Ones