“I can’t” – ‘She-Hulk’ Star Jameela Jamil Reveals the Peculiar Reason She Did Not Audition For Netflix’s ‘You’

Published 05/08/2023, 10:30 AM EDT

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Best known for her role in the binge-worthy series Good Place and She-Hulk, Jameela Jamil is certainly a woman of many talents. From becoming the first solo female presenter of BBC Radio 1 to proving her acting prowess she rose to stardom. The British actress has not only starred just once in a Marvel project but twice. She voiced the character of Diana Princess in the animated superhero comedy DC League of Super-Pets. While her roles in the wildly popular franchise she opened the gates to some intriguing opportunities including the Netflix series You.

Unfortunately, the actor skipped her audition for this highly acclaimed show due to some peculiar reason.

Why Jameela Jamil said no to a lifetime opportunity?

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Jameela Jamil recently sat down with Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari on Podcrushed. During her appearance on the 38th episode, she also revealed that she was going to be part of You season 4. The podcaster-turned-actor stated that she was not open to doing intimate scenes so she ultimately turned down the audition. “My character was supposed to be quite sexy, and I pulled out of the audition because I am so shy about anything sexy that I can’t,” Jamil added.

Moving forward the 37-year-old addressed the Gossip Girl alum for denying to do intimate scenes. She praised the actor for becoming an example for others that they can draw their boundaries. However, she also expressed her regret that she should have done the show and not let these things stop her.

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Jamil, who hosts the podcast Bad Dates, even asked the show’s creator Sera Gamble for fewer intimate scenes in season 4. Meanwhile, as of now, the thriller drama is moving towards its ending and fans will say goodbye to this handsome killer in season 5. Netflix has already warned viewers to brace themselves for the final chapter of Joe Goldberg’s bloody tale. So read ahead to know everything about the final season.

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Season 4 saw a massive viewership record and positive reviews from viewers and critics. Given the ending of the latest chapter season 5 will take place in the Big Apple. The evil Joe has returned to New York City where he started this obsessive killing spree. Therefore, this will be a full round complete with the final season and fans will watch where Joe’s fate leaves him.

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Meanwhile, the release date has not been confirmed yet nor when the shooting will begin.

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What do you think about Jameela’s decision? Would she have made a good addition to the cast list? Drop your comments below!

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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