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Cera fired from Knocked Up?
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by: James Thoo May. 28, 2007

I really have no idea whether or not this is true, but it's pretty interesting either way. Apparently, the following clip is of Michael Cera (ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT) in the Seth Rogen role before he was fired. The story goes that Cera was the first choice to play the male lead in KNOCKED UP, before he was canned in favour of Rogen, when the following happened:




The clip is weird because it's not so incredibly believable like the infamous David O. Russell clip is, but equally, it's not clearly bullshit either. My first impression would be that the story is a fabrication and was staged to generate a little more buzz. If the video is real, then thank god Cera went nuts, because Rogen takes a dump all over this performance. And I'm not even just saying that because it's Seth Rogen week here at JoBlo.com. It also means that Rogen ad-libbed that "F*ck off! response to Heigl's "I'm pregnant" line, which is genius!

Source: The Movie Blog

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Extra Tidbit: Rogen was a writer on DA ALI G SHOW.

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g_chavez
4:56AM on 05/29/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Check out the smile on Katherine's face when she says shit at the end.



Fake but a nice dig at Russell.
Check out the smile on Katherine's face when she says shit at the end.



Fake but a nice dig at Russell.
 
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shelman2392
12:15AM on 05/29/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hilarious, but goes on too long
Really funny, but they milked it a little too long. Everyone knows that Rogen is a cop in the upcoming "SuperBad" w/ Cera. So there buddies, duh?
Really funny, but they milked it a little too long. Everyone knows that Rogen is a cop in the upcoming "SuperBad" w/ Cera. So there buddies, duh?
 
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JCPhoenix
5:18PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Like everyone else has said...it's completely obvious this is a fake (but a funny one). Just the fact that they switch angles in the video to a top view already should be a huge indication that it is a fake (other than the numerous other clues)
Like everyone else has said...it's completely obvious this is a fake (but a funny one). Just the fact that they switch angles in the video to a top view already should be a huge indication that it is a fake (other than the numerous other clues)
 
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rad
4:54PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Obviously
If you're still wondering whether its fake, know this: Seth Rogen was a part of Knocked Up since its inception. The part was written for him, and the best friends in the movie are his actual best friends.
If you're still wondering whether its fake, know this: Seth Rogen was a part of Knocked Up since its inception. The part was written for him, and the best friends in the movie are his actual best friends.
 
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Durtnutt
3:18PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wise up.
Clearly making fun of the O'Russell clip. C'mon guys, not sure if this is real? Michael Cera in the lead of 'Knocked up?' The B.S. meter needs to be tured on here.
Clearly making fun of the O'Russell clip. C'mon guys, not sure if this is real? Michael Cera in the lead of 'Knocked up?' The B.S. meter needs to be tured on here.
 
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todd_dyson
2:21PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Cera Rules
This reminds me of a special feature on the Tom Goes To The Mayor DVD. Tim gets fired, and Cera comes on to replace him. It was hilarious.
This reminds me of a special feature on the Tom Goes To The Mayor DVD. Tim gets fired, and Cera comes on to replace him. It was hilarious.
 
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Hunglowman
1:49PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Cera is the MAN
that kid is brilliant. this is fake because he is doing another movie with them. man, that kid is the future. I still DVR Arreseted Development off of that crapy G4 channel.
that kid is brilliant. this is fake because he is doing another movie with them. man, that kid is the future. I still DVR Arreseted Development off of that crapy G4 channel.
 
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Quigles
1:38PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
hilarious!
This is, without a doubt, a joke. And it's a very fucking funny one.



It's actually a tribute to Michael Cera's acting ability that you fell for it. That kid's amazingly hilarious.



Judd Apatow, on the other hand, isn't as good an actor. He's a phenomenal director, but this clip smarts of acting when he's talking.
This is, without a doubt, a joke. And it's a very fucking funny one.



It's actually a tribute to Michael Cera's acting ability that you fell for it. That kid's amazingly hilarious.



Judd Apatow, on the other hand, isn't as good an actor. He's a phenomenal director, but this clip smarts of acting when he's talking.
 
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momo
1:15PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
gotta love it
ok joblo u need to up ur skepticism shield. this is obviously a joke. that being said its really cool and i love cera--arrested development: FUNNIEST SHOW EVER!!!
ok joblo u need to up ur skepticism shield. this is obviously a joke. that being said its really cool and i love cera--arrested development: FUNNIEST SHOW EVER!!!
 
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Vinz
12:37PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Now that's funny !
the whole thing is obvisouly a sketch, and it's great !!
the whole thing is obvisouly a sketch, and it's great !!
 
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Fiedy
12:36PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Great
There's no way that this was real. Who would honestly believe, if Cera was the main lead after all, that the movie would go like that? I never even heard that he was attached to this project, so I'm sure that they brough him in for a day to pull this off. That's why it's called acting people, and that's why they're the best.
There's no way that this was real. Who would honestly believe, if Cera was the main lead after all, that the movie would go like that? I never even heard that he was attached to this project, so I'm sure that they brough him in for a day to pull this off. That's why it's called acting people, and that's why they're the best.
 
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Buffers
12:32PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hilarious
The comment "Your show isn't even on the air any more" was the biggest give away. Brilliantly staged. I am guessing he visited the set one day and they figured it would be a laugh. Guess what? They were right!
The comment "Your show isn't even on the air any more" was the biggest give away. Brilliantly staged. I am guessing he visited the set one day and they figured it would be a laugh. Guess what? They were right!
 
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T-MACK
12:16PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Judd Apatow
Isn't the director who storms off Judd Apatow, the director of Knocked Up? Can't wait to see it.
Isn't the director who storms off Judd Apatow, the director of Knocked Up? Can't wait to see it.
 
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mr boejangles
12:08PM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
lol this is a set up, but i dont think Heigl is on the in. Michaels humor comes from being low energy like in AD and Superbad.

Also know that superbad which he is in, was a script from Seth Rogans childhood.
lol this is a set up, but i dont think Heigl is on the in. Michaels humor comes from being low energy like in AD and Superbad.

Also know that superbad which he is in, was a script from Seth Rogans childhood.
 
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EricW.
11:19AM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
obvious
Its obviously a jab at the David O Russell video. Seth Rogen was always meant to be the lead in Knocked Up - and he and Cera are tight because they're in Superbad together...
Its obviously a jab at the David O Russell video. Seth Rogen was always meant to be the lead in Knocked Up - and he and Cera are tight because they're in Superbad together...
 
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Section ( 8 )
11:03AM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Michael Who?
Cool video, but I have doubts it's real. And I have no clue who this kid is, and if this is real, I'm glad he wasn't picked. Seth Rogan is no A-list star, but fans of the 40-Year-Old Virgin will know him.
Cool video, but I have doubts it's real. And I have no clue who this kid is, and if this is real, I'm glad he wasn't picked. Seth Rogan is no A-list star, but fans of the 40-Year-Old Virgin will know him.
 
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Gary Panthro
10:56AM on 05/28/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ummm
I can't see how that could be real. Still very funny, though.
I can't see how that could be real. Still very funny, though.
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