John Krasinski | SmartLess

Auditions

John Krasinski shares his memorable audition experience for "The Office," highlighting the unexpected twists that led to his casting. He recalls a candid conversation with Greg Daniels, the show's creator, which he believes helped him secure the role of Jim Halpert. John humorously recounts, "You either get these things or you don't," a sentiment that resonated with Daniels 1. Will Arnett also shares his own audition story for "Arrested Development," emphasizing the vulnerability actors face during auditions 2.

   

Behind Scenes

Behind the scenes, John and Will share their obsession with action films like "Mission Impossible," often reenacting scenes and joking about them. John recalls a humorous encounter with Tom Cruise, where he pretended to put a "poison dart" on Cruise's wrist, leading to a tense moment with bodyguards 3. Additionally, John discusses his transition from actor to director, inspired by encouragement from Rain Wilson to direct his own film, "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men" 4.

   

Talk Shows

Reflecting on his talk show experiences, John shares his emotional journey from intern to guest on Conan O'Brien's show. He fondly remembers his internship, where he had the privilege of watching Conan rehearse monologues, and later, his first talk show appearance, which was both nerve-wracking and rewarding 5. John also recalls his humorous antics on Jimmy Kimmel's show, including dressing up in various costumes, which he describes as some of the "absolute best" times 6.