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Alan Tudyk Says He Got Dropped From ‘I, Robot’ Publicity After Testing Higher Than Will Smith With Test Screening Audiences: ‘I Was Very Upset’ (variety.com)
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[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 11 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (2 children)

What's the problem if he was testing better?

Whatever brings in the most viewers?

Advertise both of them.

[–] chuckleslord@lemmy.world 4 points 6 hours ago

Lol, you've never heard of touchy A-list actors. The implication here is that Smith's team killed Tudyk's inclusion in promo.

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 8 points 19 hours ago

Ego says no.