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Del Taco Shoot

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The setup

A commercial actor’s simple line becomes an ordeal when the director and brand executive cannot agree that he has said it correctly.

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The premise

Here’s the bit.

Douglas arrives with Miranda to film a Del Taco commercial, expecting an easy paycheck. Director Mark praises Miranda but repeatedly stops Douglas, offering examples that barely differ from the performance he keeps rejecting. The visiting brand executive joins the coaching, and their increasingly personal criticism turns into bizarre physical exercises. By the time they approve a take, Douglas is visibly rattled—and camera operator Jordan reveals that the supposed breakthrough was never recorded.

The funny people

Meet the cast. 5

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