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In the Chicago of the 1930s, Frankenstein asks Dr. Euphronius to help create a companion. Oscar), the comedian John Mulaney told a story about the fact that he was asked to register for a small role in this film: “Ladies” and gentlemen, you look at me, ' OH, Great. in the world of film. I would like to share with you an actual email I received from my agents about thirty days ago. This is an actual email they sent me on December 7th [2023] so you can get an idea of who you are dealing with. ‘John, in anticipation of our conversation, please find attached the untitled Maggie Gyllenhaal project written and to be directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.’ That makes sense. ‘Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Osnat Handelsman[-Keren] and Talia Kleinhendler are attached to produce for Warner Brothers. Christian Bale is in talks to star opposite Jessie Buckley.’ I know who one of those people is. ‘There is no script available at this time.’ Okay, I’m listening. ‘Waiting, waiting for your response to the material. Please use the attached parts to get yourself on tape for the role of the young cop.' Come on, thanks. They actually sent me this. WME [entertainment agency William Morris Endeavor] sent me this, to be clear. I am not being OFFERED Young Cop. I am giving myself a chance to throw my hat in the ring. And yes, I got on tape and, no, I didn’t get it, but. . . . Let’s stop focusing on failure, okay? Enough failure. Tonight, there are only winners."