Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster John Mulaney
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Apr 8, 2026 
John Mulaney, US stand-up star and former SNL writer/performer, chats on tour and trading tales. He recalls film set chaos, touring life and fandom. He spills food favourites from French onion soup frustrations to chicken parm, mushrooms, Cherry Coke and Sour Patch Kids. Humorous anecdotes and travel stories weave through the conversation.
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Corridor Meet Cute And The Cinderella Swap
- John and James Acaster recount meeting briefly in a corridor during James's appearance on The Late Late Show; John later replaced him in Cinderella, creating running jokes about the mix-up.
- James describes recognizing John in a waiting area while John was at right angles and unnoticed, highlighting backstage near-miss encounters.
Last Minute Cinderella Replacement And The Hairroom Surprise
- John Mulaney was a last-minute replacement for Cinderella and found himself credited as John the Mouse even though no one says his name in the film.
- He spent extra time in hair and makeup because they styled him to resemble James Acaster using a photo as guidance, highlighting the scramble of a two-day replacement.
Pinewood Plans Canceled By A Passport And Pandemic
- John described the Pinewood shoot that got canceled due to COVID and how passport issues led to James Acaster stepping in for him on short notice.
- He recalls the surreal experience of fittings, heel-to-groin measurements for mouse costumes, and green-screen singing rehearsals that felt chaotic.