Apparently, back in 2004 when everyone was still using flip phones and MySpace, Alan Tudyk — yes, that lovable Disney side character man — was secretly the main character in I, Robot. And guess what? Hollywood literally Thanos-snapped him out of the marketing because… he was too iconic.
So here’s the story: Tudyk plays Sonny, the sassy robot with the deadpan stare and the kind of emotional depth you wish your situationship had. After test screenings, audiences were apparently like, “Will Smith who??” because Tudyk’s robot was outscoring Fresh Prince himself. This is like if Ariana Grande invited you to her concert and the espresso machine from the backstage coffee bar stole the show.
Hollywood’s reaction? Full-blown panic. Tudyk says one day he’s on top of the robot world, the next — poof — no press tours, no interviews, no magazine spreads. Literally a ghost in the machine. Which is tragic because Tudyk actually trained to move like a robot. Imagine spending months perfecting your metal queen walk only for the studio to go, “Sorry, sweetie, humans only.”
Fast-forward to now, and Tudyk’s like, “Yeah, I was pressed at the time” — but honestly? His career stayed booked and blessed. He later became the sarcastic space tin can K-2SO in Rogue One and Andor, and we are all better for it.
Moral of the story? Never dim your light, even if Will Smith is standing next to you. And if you ever outshine an A-lister… maybe start wearing disguises.
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