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"John Krasinski"

Jan 9, 2023
Join John Krasinski, the beloved actor and director known for his roles in The Office and A Quiet Place, as he shares candid and humorous insights. He dives into the challenges of balancing fame and family life during the pandemic, featuring hilarious audition tales. Krasinski also dishes on his experiences in theater and acting, including a memorable lunch chat that sparked his directing journey. Plus, enjoy some playful banter about lunch choices and the joy of friendship as he connects with the hosts in a light-hearted atmosphere.
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People-Watching and Jokes

  • Will Arnett and John Krasinski used to people-watch and make fun of strangers.
  • They'd say things like, "Look at this freaking loser," or "Hey, nice fucking jeans."
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Contact Photo

  • Will Arnett's contact photo for John Krasinski is a screenshot of Kerry Russell from Mission: Impossible 3.
  • They found the scene where a bomb goes off in her head and her eye twists hilarious.
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Prank on Tom Cruise

  • John Krasinski once pranked Tom Cruise by pretending to poison him with a "brown dot".
  • Cruise's bodyguards almost intervened before Cruise recognized the joke from Mission: Impossible 3.
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