he really was. its like walter white, no one else could have played him correctly. it was like the role was made for cranston. anyway, agreed with that. i think he should have won an award, same as dule hill, for their acting. it was awesome, and how they addlib and what not
I like "Gus, don't be the way Eriq La Salle spells Eric". But I also love when Gus says "My name is Burton Guster and this is my associate, William Zane."
you know its a good thing that the people just adored him and allowed him to have that energy. sometimes you go to auditions and the casting people are just ASSHOLES they would totally bring down energy. but Roday just walked in there as if he were Shawn already and if they had picked someone else the show would have bombed the first day. I remember the first episode i watched on my cell phone at the nail salon. I was addicted to it.. so great. I love the show.
I'm an actress and I know first hand how incredibly nerve-wracking auditioning can be. This was an absolutely flawless audition. I pray that one day I am as fortunate.
There would have been no question that he was perfect for this role. There are some great actors out there, but there's just something about James Roday. Such a pleasure to watch him do his thing.
@@catrocastre8215 It’s true that they’re not the exact same. But you could at that Shawn could be the side of James Roday that likes to play around. I watched an interview with Cary Elwes where he says that Shawn and Gus are basically the same off screen. And I think a lot of stuff is ad libbed. Or a product of James Roday and Dule Hill playing around.
Wait, did they write this show and have him audition, or did he simply approach them, start talking and they decided to do a show? Clearly he is Shawn.
People all around were laughing and he didn't even laugh! He was totally concentrated on being Shawn Spencer. Amazing! I love James and Dule. Amazing duo! Actually, the whole cast is great :D Kudos!
It's kind of embarrassing thinking of anyone else trying out for this part after this audition, because I don't see how anyone could nail it better. Actors pray for auditions like these.
Started rewatching the show again. god he has SO much charisma 😭😭 they made the besttttt choice in giving him that role. Well earned. Gotta love em !!!
I love how it seems so casual, like nobody is quiet it's 2 minute of people laughing at him because they can't help it. Doesn't seem like a professional casting at all and it's kind of refreshing. He's just doing his think and people can't get enough of it. Psych would be trash without this for sure.
He went into the audition not caring if he got it or not because he was ready to go back to NYC and do theater so he had absolutely NO nerves going in. And just crushed it.
James is the perfect Shawn and he is SUCH a good actor. Honestly when I watched some interviews and found out how low key he actually is in real life it almost gave me whiplash thinking how flawlessly he executed the chaotic energy of Shawn on the show.
What a great audition, great personality. That's so Shawn...his hair looks better though (ponders)...I have the season one dvd and i've never seen this! great thing for youtube and you!
I think what’s most incredible about this audition is he proved he was made for the part just doing it on his own and then he met Dule and they just instantly clicked and have such incredible chemistry that you can believe that they’re lifelong best friends.
Dule Hill and James Roday is the best cast ever!!! Can't imagine Psych beeing any different! Really can't say how much i love those two! They are awesome!
James Garner as Jim Rockford, Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, Tony Shaloub as Adrian Monk, Peter Falk as Columbo, Bruce Willis as David Addison, Robert Downey Jr. As Tony Stark, Wesley Snipes as Blade and James Roday as Shawn Spencer were actors BORN for their roles. I swear It's amazing how the part wasn't written with James in mind. You'd swear Steve wrote it for him he's so perfect here.
Actually he's NOTHING like Shawn in real life like at all lol. Very introverted guy. That's how skilled he is as an actor. He convinces you that he is Shawn completely.
i think james has a funny personatlity and ever one can see it in his acting and the bloopers and because of him he's the only reason i watch the show. he makes it funny and entertaining and i fell in love with him and the show. i love u james
The cast of Psych is amazing. The show is meant to be hilarious and it is. James Roday is a genius. He came in and embodied the character so well. I couldnt imagine anyone else being Shawn Spencer. He's awesome.
Seriously, no one can play Sean better than Roday! He's absolutely hysterical! I really like how Sean's always playing around & acting immature. This guy is completely perfect.
I know it's fucking sad he was bascialy Barry Allen in a nutshell for 8 fucking years and he would made the role his own and prove he could had been the best actor for flash
Imagine doing all that BEFORE the character was ever had all these attributes. Just to have the balls to take a chance like that out in front of other people who are in charge of hiring you. Damn son!
what the heck I barely herd that. well Psych is my favorite show and Shawn Spencer/ James Roday is my favorite character plus my friends and I made videos of Psych we did every single ep and they wanted me to be Shawn Spencer cause I can do the best voice and expression and my dad reached me to look for stuff so I can be sort of a Psych kick
I honestly thought he came up with this role. Thats how made for this role how is. I didn’t even think that he would have had to audition for this. He’s so perfect.
had James not auditioned Psych would have never been the same. Thank god for James Roday.
Exactly. We would have never got the pineapple running joke or the nickname running joke. Both were originally improvised by James Roday.
*God
I miss this show so much
Amen
Still missing it…
he and this role were made for each other plain and simple
I agree
Totally
he really was. its like walter white, no one else could have played him correctly. it was like the role was made for cranston. anyway, agreed with that. i think he should have won an award, same as dule hill, for their acting. it was awesome, and how they addlib and what not
I don't know but didn't he create the role?
TheGenicus I thought so too.
My fave line between Shawn and Gus is, "Gus, don't be the only black lead on a major cable network." Pure genius. Lok
In Plain Fright is such a great episode!
I like "Gus, don't be the way Eriq La Salle spells Eric". But I also love when Gus says "My name is Burton Guster and this is my associate, William Zane."
Damn. He was straight up born to play Shawn Spencer. What an audition.
He made Shawn Spencer Shawn Spencer
Damn right he was! 🍍🍍
you know its a good thing that the people just adored him and allowed him to have that energy. sometimes you go to auditions and the casting people are just ASSHOLES they would totally bring down energy. but Roday just walked in there as if he were Shawn already and if they had picked someone else the show would have bombed the first day. I remember the first episode i watched on my cell phone at the nail salon. I was addicted to it.. so great. I love the show.
i thought i was the only die hard psych fan i watch this show way too much 😂😂
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@@betwilliams420 Samee I am so obsessed with psych 🤣
@@betwilliams420 ikr same
Man, he nailed that interview.
I'm an actress and I know first hand how incredibly nerve-wracking auditioning can be. This was an absolutely flawless audition. I pray that one day I am as fortunate.
well, have you been fortunate?
@@multi-trackdrifting facts I’m curious
@@multi-trackdrifting she died sadly.
@@catedoge3206 what the-?
@@magicmofy2871 jk. LOL
I couldn't see anyone else playing his part
Yeah, because he's the only one you've seen.
@@wss33 Or maybe James is just so perfect that he's the only one we need to see.
@@wss33 I could see multiple people playing characters in other shows
There would have been no question that he was perfect for this role. There are some great actors out there, but there's just something about James Roday. Such a pleasure to watch him do his thing.
It called natural personality.
@@Veronicz haha, don't think so as James is very different from Shawn. Much more serious.
@@catrocastre8215 It’s true that they’re not the exact same. But you could at that Shawn could be the side of James Roday that likes to play around. I watched an interview with Cary Elwes where he says that Shawn and Gus are basically the same off screen. And I think a lot of stuff is ad libbed. Or a product of James Roday and Dule Hill playing around.
Wait, did they write this show and have him audition, or did he simply approach them, start talking and they decided to do a show? Clearly he is Shawn.
Usually few episodes or sometimes all episodes are already written before audition.
@@Shorts-gz3qk you missed the joke
@@Shorts-gz3qk you're the kind of person to break their neck trying to see the joke going over their head 😐
@@Wooktent is it really a joke though?
Pure genius and pure talent. He absolutely killed that audition, no one could compare. James.... u can hit me up anytime! Seriously.. Lol
People all around were laughing and he didn't even laugh! He was totally concentrated on being Shawn Spencer. Amazing! I love James and Dule. Amazing duo! Actually, the whole cast is great :D Kudos!
It's kind of embarrassing thinking of anyone else trying out for this part after this audition, because I don't see how anyone could nail it better. Actors pray for auditions like these.
Him and Dule Hill have fantastic chemistry.
best choice ever
Started rewatching the show again. god he has SO much charisma 😭😭 they made the besttttt choice in giving him that role. Well earned. Gotta love em !!!
Same
I love how it seems so casual, like nobody is quiet it's 2 minute of people laughing at him because they can't help it. Doesn't seem like a professional casting at all and it's kind of refreshing. He's just doing his think and people can't get enough of it. Psych would be trash without this for sure.
He went into the audition not caring if he got it or not because he was ready to go back to NYC and do theater so he had absolutely NO nerves going in. And just crushed it.
Im suffering from depression...and psych helps me feel better..shawn and Gus are fantastic medicaine for the soul...
Sending so much love your way ❤️❤️
im literally going through the exact same thing! Psych is so entertaining and uplifting and the writing and cast is amazing... it helps
My favorite episode is last night Gus
@@mincraft2254 lol mine too “Henry Spencer, where are your pants?!” 😂
But I love This Episode Sucks a lot too.
I know what you mean. It’s my mental pick me up! Hang in there.
Actually alot of it is his own stuff.
He co-wrote alot of them.
I think he's an incredible actor.
He could never be replaced.
Why is Shawn auditioning to be himself?!
He is so perfect
🎶 I know, you know, that he was the perfect choice 🎶
James is the perfect Shawn and he is SUCH a good actor. Honestly when I watched some interviews and found out how low key he actually is in real life it almost gave me whiplash thinking how flawlessly he executed the chaotic energy of Shawn on the show.
damn THAT was the interview? lol amazing!
I never get tired of watching this series. He is the perfect Shawn!!!
He's hilarious and his auditoion was a total HIT!! James is perfect for this show, I can't imagine some one else being "Shawn Spencer."
Psych Rules!!
What a great audition, great personality. That's so Shawn...his hair looks better though (ponders)...I have the season one dvd and i've never seen this! great thing for youtube and you!
12 years ago woah
First time seeing a 15 year old comment on UA-cam.
@@purvamp and I'm still here lmao 😂
psych has become my comfort show over the years, so glad casting did such a great job
Oh my God ! this was brilliant. James is Shawn to the core...he is so fluid, such a natural...indescribably awesome !!
I think what’s most incredible about this audition is he proved he was made for the part just doing it on his own and then he met Dule and they just instantly clicked and have such incredible chemistry that you can believe that they’re lifelong best friends.
He walked in like he already mastered the roll of Shawn. He is the real life Shawn !
He defined the role with his audition
y’all, those people have probably heard that monologue so many times and they were still laughing because he’s that perfect for this role omg
Perfect casting. We were hooked the day that the pilot aired. I’m so happy that we were already watching TBS & Monk.
this feels like Im watching an episode of Psych where Shawn is auditioning to be on a show
HaHaHaHa! I love James Roday! The show always makes me laugh. The only thing better than this is James Roday aaaaannnd Dule Hill!
Ten people have been psyched out in the end.
He really was born for this role :)
I love the way he ate the "cake" ;)
I love James and Psych to death
I'm glad they picked james he's funny:)
James is that friend that lightens everybody's mood.
I've never seen an audition where the actor was so naturally perfect for the part.
I'm so glad they picked James for the part :) He's hilarious
James Roday is awesome😊I loved the show😊Can't wait for the second movie😀
Ohhh he's so perfect. I love how you can hear everyone laughing.
so amazingly funny and gifted
Plot twist, he's just Shawn in real life
omg this scene is so expanded!!! I love this scene in the first episode!!!!
aww I love James Roday...like I couldnt picture anyone else doing that role.
Dule Hill and James Roday is the best cast ever!!! Can't imagine Psych beeing any different! Really can't say how much i love those two! They are awesome!
James Garner as Jim Rockford, Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, Tony Shaloub as Adrian Monk, Peter Falk as Columbo, Bruce Willis as David Addison, Robert Downey Jr. As Tony Stark, Wesley Snipes as Blade and James Roday as Shawn Spencer were actors BORN for their roles. I swear It's amazing how the part wasn't written with James in mind. You'd swear Steve wrote it for him he's so perfect here.
I think that's awesome because it shows the people in casting definitely didn't expect his take on the character - and apparently they loved it. :D
That was incredible. How long to actors usually have to memorize lines in auditions like these?
2:33 "Just today"
sure, at 8 seasons and 2 movies, and 1 Gus special! Only just
he deserved this role. and it is thanks to him that some of the other characters are in it. LOVE PSYCH
I can't imagine watching psych without James roday playing shawn
I love how James Roday basically just acted like himself XD great audition, love Psych!
Actually he's NOTHING like Shawn in real life like at all lol. Very introverted guy. That's how skilled he is as an actor. He convinces you that he is Shawn completely.
@@kendallrivers1119 interesting, I never realized that
i think james has a funny personatlity and ever one can see it in his acting and the bloopers and because of him he's the only reason i watch the show. he makes it funny and entertaining and i fell in love with him and the show.
i love u james
They made the right choice giving him that part. I love the whole show and his character is hilarious. I love the whole thing
I've probably commented this about a million times, but I can't get enough of how perfect he is :) I wish I could meet him!
The cast of Psych is amazing. The show is meant to be hilarious and it is. James Roday is a genius. He came in and embodied the character so well. I couldnt imagine anyone else being Shawn Spencer. He's awesome.
5 people do not appreciate good acting when they see it, that was freaking awesome.
The whole cast is amazing. This is great!
Those just happen to be my favorite episodes too.
Seriously, no one can play Sean better than Roday! He's absolutely hysterical! I really like how Sean's always playing around & acting immature. This guy is completely perfect.
Shawn*
😂
James OWNED it.
i couldn't see anybody else but james roday playing shawn, he does the part so well.
I want Dule Hill's audition for Gus
James should play Barry Allen flash I. Wb justice league movie
No I think he should play deadpool he would be perfect. He would just need to lose a teeny bit of weight
James roday can play any superhero that Ryan Reynolds played and even better
+ak r Agreed! Too bad it wasn't James Roday!
I know it's fucking sad he was bascialy Barry Allen in a nutshell for 8 fucking years and he would made the role his own and prove he could had been the best actor for flash
Also Amanda pays was in a episode of psych
I love James Roday and the whole cat of Psych!
omg! james is PERFECT for the part of shawn spencer! its almost as if they made the character with him in mind!
he knew before he sat down that he got the part! best show on tv!
Love it he is so funny even during casting.
That is a lot of chandler Bing right there. He actually did an impression in the show
this video is. a year younger than me and now it decides to be reccomended
James Roday just IS Shawn Spencer. One cannot exist without the other lol
He was born for this role
He's such a brilliant actor!
James Roday is an equal to RDJ’s Iron Man. No one else is PERFECT for the role and no one else will be. EVER
A legendary actor was recognized on March 29, 2008
Fan-TAS-tic. Anyone else trying out for this would just be... strange.
He did such a fantastic job here.
James today is the most awesome st actor of all time!
I can't even IMAGINE another actor playing shawn spencer
Love psych never stopped watching It
Imagine doing all that BEFORE the character was ever had all these attributes. Just to have the balls to take a chance like that out in front of other people who are in charge of hiring you. Damn son!
How did I find myself here in 2023 lul
gawd he inspires me even more to become an actor. why can't i do that?!
That was incredible. I love Psych and James Roday. Like PsychePuppet said, he was perfect. Nothing more to be said.
what the heck I barely herd that. well Psych is my favorite show and Shawn Spencer/ James Roday is my favorite character plus my friends and I made videos of Psych we did every single ep and they wanted me to be Shawn Spencer cause I can do the best voice and expression and my dad reached me to look for stuff so I can be sort of a Psych kick
this is so pure
Who disliked this!?
They need help
agreed
I would never be able to do this. I would just start laughing right in the middle of it.
James did audition for psych, psych auditioned for James
lovvveeee this showww my favorite actor right hereeeeee
he's so great!
James is Shawn and Shawn is James it couldn't be any other way
I honestly thought he came up with this role. Thats how made for this role how is. I didn’t even think that he would have had to audition for this. He’s so perfect.
I act and this guy already knew what he wanted to do with this character. Love it
That would be so scary to do!! Haha but thankfully they all liked him :D
You can see what he kept and what he abandoned for the role