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TIL Seth Green almost ended up playing Jay (of Jay and Silent Bob) in Mallrats. The studio didn't want Jason Mews in the role and he was forced to audition for it. While Kevin Smith successfully fought off studio execs, Mews had to audition for the role alongside both Seth Green and Breckin Meyer.

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