Michael Cera, at 17, had a unique experience on the set of a film produced by Judd Apatow where he humorously acted out a mockumentary scene. Though he was initially unaware that he had been cast, he embraced the opportunity eagerly. His mother, however, was worried when she thought he was genuinely losing control during filming. The scene later gained notoriety online, causing some audiences to misinterpret his performance, showcasing how his trademark awkwardness has become a staple in his career.
It was an interesting situation, because I didn't know I'd been cast in yet. But I was like, 'OK, I'm game,' because I was happy they were asking me.
She thought it was all real! She was sitting there going, 'Oh my God, he's finally snapped. He's ruining everything; he's not going to do the movie,' you know?
The clip enjoyed a second life online where the joke got lost in cyberspace, leading many to believe Cera was an asshole.
Cera perfected the art of being the most awkward person in the room, a self-effacing nice guy with a perpetual note of mild panic.
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