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Comedian Janelle James recently shared a vulnerable moment about an audition she believed she absolutely crushed for the Netflix series GLOW. During an appearance on Kelly Ripa's podcast, she recalled performing a rap and fight scene with complete confidence. Despite feeling she "nailed it," James ultimately did not land the role in the critically acclaimed wrestling comedy. The series, which earned 18 Emmy nominations, was unexpectedly canceled after three seasons due to COVID-19 production challenges.

Key Points: Janelle James Reveals GLOW Audition She Thought She Nailed

  • Janelle James auditioned for Netflix's GLOW with rap and fight scene performance
  • She candidly discussed missing out on the role in Kelly Ripa's podcast
  • GLOW was a critically acclaimed series about women's professional wrestling
  • Netflix canceled the show's fourth season due to COVID-19 pandemic
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I really wanted that: Janelle James recallls not getting role in 'GLOW' after she nailed audition

Abbott Elementary star shares candid story about missing out on her dream wrestling comedy role despite a stellar audition

"I remember leaving that audition like, 'Nailed it.' And did not get that role - Janelle James"

Washington DC, July 4

Comedian and actress Janelle James recalled the role she really wanted to play and auditioned for it, but still couldn't get it.

While appearing in Kelly Ripa's Let's Talk Off Camera podcast, the Abbott Elementary star was asked if she's able to watch projects she auditioned for but didn't get. James then reflected on the one role she "really wanted," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

'GLOW' is a comedy-drama TV series created by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch for Netflix. The series revolves around a fictionalisation of the characters and gimmicks of the 1980s syndicated women's professional wrestling circuit, Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (or GLOW), founded by David McLane.

"I haven't thought about this in a while. Another thing I was excited about that I auditioned for once was GLOW. Do you remember that? The female wrestling," James said. "I really wanted that role," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

She continued, "It was for one of the female wrestlers, and we had to make up an '80s rap and perform it in the audition, and also do a fight scene with ourselves. I did this rap and then I did a round kick. And I remember leaving that audition like, 'Nailed it.' And did not get that role."

The first season consists of 10 episodes and was released on June 23, 2017. In August, Netflix renewed the series for a second season, which was released on June 29, 2018. The third season was released on August 9, 2019

In 2020, Netflix reversed its fourth-season renewal decision on GLOW, citing Covid issues as the reason they would not go forward with the series' final instalment, as per the outlet.

GLOW had started production on season four at the time. It completed one episode and started a second before the coronavirus pandemic led to production shutdowns for it and other series and films. The series earned 18 Emmy nominations and three wins throughout its three-season run, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As someone who works in Mumbai film industry, I can relate! Auditions can be so unpredictable. Sometimes you give your best shot but casting directors have different visions. GLOW was great but Abbott Elementary is perfect for her comic timing 👍
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Aryan P
GLOW was such an underrated show! Would have loved to see Janelle in it. But everything happens for a reason - now she's killing it as Principal Ava 😂
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Sarah B
The audition process sounds intense! Making up an 80s rap AND doing fight choreography? Respect to all actors who go through this grind. Janelle's honesty about rejection is refreshing.
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Karthik V
This reminds me of our Bollywood stars who share similar stories. Even Amitabh Bachchan faced many rejections early in his career! Talent always finds its way eventually ✨
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Nisha Z
While I admire her work, I think the article could have explored more about why GLOW was cancelled. The pandemic excuse seems weak when other shows managed to return. Just my honest opinion!

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