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re: Alan Tudyk says his name was removed from i, Robot press for upstaging Will Smith

Posted on 8/14/25 at 4:54 pm to
Posted by Fewer Kilometers
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
37925 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 4:54 pm to
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Why would the studio agree to remove someone who was testing high.
Because Smith is unstable and he's their star. I'd guess that it was more placating Smith or avoiding upsetting him than their thinking that Tudyk would really become the runaway star (not having his name listed didn't make the character any less appealing).

But now Smith's status is lower and Tudyk's is at a career high, so I guess he feels safe discussing his frustrations.
Posted by Richleau
Member since Dec 2018
4077 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 6:18 pm to
I met Alan tudyk this past weekend. He’s a wonderful person. He took the time to connect with everyone he met. When folks would bring up some of the films he was in, he would instantly recall key lines from the films and deliver them on the spot. Being a huge Tucker and Dale vs. Evil fan, it was a thrill hearing him say “college kids!” And “we got your friend!” Great stuff! I will support anything that fella does.
Posted by skrayper
21-0 Asterisk Drive
Member since Nov 2012
34430 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 8:18 pm to
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i, Robot isn't even in the same universe. Just name only.


Will Smith is well known for being in adaptations that deviate a LOT from the original.

I Am Legend anyone?
Posted by wareaglepete
Union of Soviet Auburn Republics
Member since Dec 2012
17542 posts
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:56 pm to
I didn’t know that was him doing the voice. I thought for sure it was David Hyde Pierce.
Posted by Miganey
Austin, Tx
Member since Feb 2013
3785 posts
Posted on 8/15/25 at 10:35 am to
Well Alan IS Steve the pirate after all. Difficult to top that
Posted by Rusty_magnet
Gonzales
Member since Jul 2022
143 posts
Posted on 8/15/25 at 11:22 am to
True. Would be epic to have a Tucker and Dale vs evil part 2. Dude is great in everything.
Posted by Dr RC
The Money Pit
Member since Aug 2011
61306 posts
Posted on 8/15/25 at 11:48 am to
I get that he was a bit insulted but to be honest he got the better end of that deal b/c he didn't have to do a million mind numbing interviews w/talking heads who didn't even see the movie asking the same 5 questions over and over.
Posted by SUB
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Member since Jan 2009
24790 posts
Posted on 8/15/25 at 1:19 pm to
I've never seen iRobot. Is it worth a watch?
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