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Rob McElhenney Reflects on Early Career Heartbreak

2/23/2025

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Rob McElhenney, known for his role in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," shared a poignant moment from his early career during a "Hot Ones" interview. At just 18, he was thrilled to act alongside legends Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt, only to face the crushing blow of being cut from "The Devil's Own," leaving him feeling invisible in the final film.

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Rob McElhenney, known for his role in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," shared a poignant moment from his early career during a "Hot Ones" interview. At just 18, he was thrilled to act alongside legends Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt, only to face the crushing blow of being cut from "The Devil's Own," leaving him feeling invisible in the final film.