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Will Arnett Reflects on Audition Fails and Batman Voice

2/17/2026

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Will Arnett, actor, recalled during his Hot Ones appearance that he auditioned for the 1997 film The Postman with Kevin Costner while dehydrated, felt anxious about the meeting, and did not get the part.
He also described his pilot-season struggles, including being cut from the CBS series Still Standing when it was renewed without him.
He discussed various topics, including his talk-show skills and his Batman voice.

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Will Arnett, actor, recalled during his Hot Ones appearance that he auditioned for the 1997 film The Postman with Kevin Costner while dehydrated, felt anxious about the meeting, and did not get the part.
He also described his pilot-season struggles, including being cut from the CBS series Still Standing when it was renewed without him.
He discussed various topics, including his talk-show skills and his Batman voice.