Trivia / John Krasinski

• Directed by Cast Member: Brief Interviews with Hideous Men, The Hollars, and A Quiet Place are all films he both acted in and directed.
• Dyeing for Your Art : He got very ripped◊ for his role as an ex-Navy SEAL in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.
• I Am Not Spock: Like many of the cast members from The Office (US), Krasinski is forever tied to his character Jim Halpert. He's stated that many people were genuinely confused when they find out he's not actually married to Jenna Fischer.
• Tom Hanks Syndrome: From The Office (US) (comedy) to 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (action thriller), Jack Ryan (spy drama), and A Quiet Place (horror).
• What Could Have Been:
  • He was the first choice for the role of Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before Chris Evans was cast. However, despite him screen-testing in the actual Captain America suit, he immediately declared "I am NOT Captain America" after seeing Chris Hemsworth walk by in his muscular Thor body. That said, he would eventually be cast as Reed Richards in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
  • He was reportedly being considered for a role in The Cloverfield Paradox, but had to drop out of the project due to scheduling conflicts with Jack Ryan.
  • He (and Matt Damon) came up with the story of Manchester by the Sea, and John originally intended to star in the thing as well; what would've been his role went to Casey Affleck, who ultimately won an Oscar for his performance. John ended up serving as a co-executive producer on the film instead.
  • He was slated to host Saturday Night Live on March 28, 2020. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 Pandemic broke out in New York City and forced the show to take a production hiatus. He eventually returned to host the January 30, 2021 episode.

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