Hugh Laurie Unleashes Brutal Truth: Why He'll Never Be 'House' Again!
Hugh Laurie's Brutal Rejection: Podcast Host Shares Shocking Response
In a shocking revelation, popular podcast host Doctor Mike has shared the brutally honest rejection he received from none other than Hugh Laurie himself! The legendary actor, best known for his iconic role as Dr. Gregory House in the hit medical drama House M.D., left the podcast host stunned with his direct and unapologetic response.
For those unfamiliar, Doctor Mike, whose real name is Mikhail Varshavski, is a family medicine physician who launched his own podcast, The Check Up With Doctor Mike. The show features a segment where Doctor Mike reacts to old House episodes and debunks what's medically accurate or not. A recent episode with special guest Noah Wyle, who played Dr. John Carter in ER, took an unexpected turn when Doctor Mike revealed Hugh Laurie's response to his invitation to appear on the podcast.
According to Doctor Mike, he reached out to Hugh Laurie's team, hoping to secure an appearance from the iconic actor for a House M.D.-themed episode. However, what he got was a blunt and uninviting rejection. "He is not interested in opportunities like this, frankly doesn't care about the audience or reliving the show," Doctor Mike quoted Hugh Laurie as saying.
Noah Wyle, who appeared on the podcast with Doctor Mike, was left impressed by Hugh's response, exclaiming, "That's so baller!" Doctor Mike agreed, stating, "It's just such a direct and honest reply. Not just that he won't do your show, he just doesn't ever wanna be House M.D. ever again."
The podcast host couldn't help but compare Hugh Laurie's response to his own experience with Noah Wyle, who appeared on the podcast as part of its ER-themed episode. "You're a gemini, middle child pleaser," Doctor Mike teased Noah, hinting at their contrasting personalities.
But what's truly fascinating is Hugh Laurie's past experiences as the star of House M.D. In an interview with Radio Times in 2013, he revealed that playing the role of Dr. Gregory House had become a "nightmare" despite being the best-paid actor on TV. He even fantasized about having an accident to take a few days off! With Hugh earning a reported £250,000 per episode and winning two Golden Globes for his portrayal of the cantankerous doctor, it's no wonder he felt suffocated by the show.
The article went on to reveal Hugh Laurie's plans after leaving House M.D., including his desire to direct and wear his own clothes. "If I were just to have an accident on the way to the studio and win a couple of days off to recover, how brilliant would that be?" he joked in 2013.
Fast-forward to today, Hugh Laurie has spoken candidly about his struggles with depression and his fears of being replaced by younger actors. In a recent interview, he even revisited his iconic character to offer words of wisdom on the coronavirus pandemic. "This is an epidemic, not a diagnostic problem," he tweeted. "We solve it together by staying apart."
The article concluded with Hugh Laurie's words of encouragement and appreciation for healthcare workers, urging listeners to "buy health care workers, couriers, hauliers, farmers, millers, grocers, bakers, sewage workers, power workers, teachers, fire fighters and police officers a bottle of something" when the pandemic is over.
TheScholarlyNote.com has learned that Hugh Laurie's response to Doctor Mike's invitation was not an isolated incident. Insiders claim that the actor has been hesitant to revisit his House M.D. days, preferring to focus on new projects and personal endeavors. Stay tuned for more updates from TheScholarlyNote.com!
