Jerry Seinfeld, during an appearance on Dana Carvey and David Spade’s Fly on the Wall podcast, disclosed plans that nearly came to fruition involving Chris Rock and a faux awards show for his movie “Unfrosted.” The proposed event aimed to offer Rock a moment of redemption following the infamous Oscars incident involving Will Smith.
Seinfeld revealed that he had originally approached Rock to host the Bowl and Spoon Awards, intended as a comedic response to the Oscars altercation. The plan involved a scene where Rock would humorously confront someone on stage, mimicking the events surrounding the Oscars incident.
However, the concept took a different turn. “Unfrosted” eventually cast Cedric the Entertainer as the awards show host, with Rock opting out due to lingering effects from the Oscars incident.
When discussing the potential joke involving Rock’s altercation, Seinfeld expressed uncertainty about its reception, questioning whether the comedic element would overshadow the underlying darkness of the real-life event.
Both Seinfeld and Carvey debated the comedic viability of the proposed scene, with Carvey emphasizing the importance of Rock’s consent and the ability to edit the content if needed.
In retrospect, Seinfeld’s revelation sheds light on the creative process behind “Unfrosted” and the delicate balance between humor and sensitivity surrounding real-life controversies.
