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The Surprising Reason Dave Chappelle Didn’t Get Cast in ‘Clueless’

Amy Heckerling said Dave Chappelle was “amazing,” but lacked the goofy innocence she wanted for the Murray character.

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On his journey to the top of the comedy heap, Dave Chappelle missed out on a few movie roles that would’ve been career-defining for other up-and-coming actors. One such opportunity came in the early ‘90s, when he was sent the script for Forrest Gump. Chappelle said he turned down the part of Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue because he didn’t think it was a good fit for him. The comedian also apparently auditioned for Rush Hour, which obviously didn’t work out in his favor.

For the 25th anniversary of Clueless in 2020, the film’s writer and director, Amy........

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