Justin Long: Dodgeball's Real-Life Drama & Why The Studio Execs Didn’t Want Me | Guy Raz

Justin Long is a renowned actor, who played an iconic role in Dodgeball alongside heavyweights Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn. But did you know that this career-defining role was nearly snatched away? Dive into the behind-the-scenes story of how the studio executives didn't see him fit and how a single director's vision and perseverance brought him on board.
Justin tells all - from the unexpected origin of his character's name, being perceived as "too old" for the part, to being mentored by industry giants like Stiller and Vaughn post-Dodgeball. He sheds light on the challenges faced, the controversies, and the magic of that time.
📖 About Justin Long:
Justin Long is an actor (*Accepted, Dodgeball, Jeepers Creepers*) best known for his roles in quirky comedies. He talks to Guy about the not-so-nice reality of showbiz, turning down his first big paycheck, a tough love lesson about Hamlet, and one very scary night in Michigan.
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[@sean78745]

Justin has always carried so many great movies. Jeepers Creepers, Accepted, Dodgeball, Waiting, Die Hard, Hes Just Not That Into You. All great performances and diverse as hell

[@benicio1967]

Truly one of my favorite people of all time. I have always loved Justin so much!

[@sinematographynaction]

Justin is incredible. So many great memories.

[@CregggFerguson]

39:43 Dodgeball

[@nustuffout]

Guy love that you have branched out to this, after listening to the majority of how I built this. This is awesome !

[@austind9675]

Love this dude!

[@peterwierenga3182]

Great interview aside from the sensationalized tabloidy intro.

[@MrGMovieReviews]

Add time stamps

[@MacSociety]

If they ever make a movie about Carlos Santana (maybe they have already) but Justin with that stash kind of looks like Carlos. Maybe a new area of casting him in a bio-pic.

[@crystinamarie1]

Justin Long is low key hot.

[@chadley25]

Not with that hideous mustache. Otherwise, yup, I can see it.

[@aishaabsalimova9804]

Justin I❤you!!!

[@ahmadmustakhimabdmutalib59]

😂😂😂 NewHarvard Uni, yall ACCEPTED,,,for those whos bust from IVs, ha ha

[@ghostcruncher1043]

Who's gonna address the elephant in the room?

[@yoced1468]

Wat?