David Spade Would Be Perfect to Play Joe Exotic

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Despite the best efforts of the 2025 TV lineup, it’s impossible to predict with certainty if something as sensationally captivating as Netflix’s documentary “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” will appear again. This isn’t a criticism of what’s in store, but rather an acknowledgment that it’s challenging to foresee a program with the same level of intrigue, possible murder, and big cats.

Simultaneously, should it happen that David Spade portrays Joe Exotic in one of the three movie deals he has in progress, that might just bring back some of that original spark. And as expected, the legendary figure from Joe Dirt expressed his thoughts on whether or not he’d accept the offer.

Joe Exotic Thinks David Spade’s Joe Dirt Is A Closer Representation Than Joe Vs. Carole’s

Initially, when I encountered the title “TIGER KING calls From Prison” in the latest episode of Fly on the Wall’s “Superfly” sub-series, I thought it was a playful jest. However, upon further inspection, it seems that this was not the case, as there indeed exists a YouTube video featuring Spade, together with co-host and fellow Saturday Night Live alum Dana Carvey, engaging in conversation with him.

In a surprising twist, Exotic instead opined that the actor from Joe Dirt could have been a superior choice over the series’ main star, John Cameron Mitchell. For those intrigued to know how he felt about Nicolas Cage nearly being cast in the role, more details can be found in his subsequent comments.

The show portrayed me as much more gay than I truly am, if you catch my drift. Before they decided to do that, they were considering Nicolas Cage for the role. I thought, “No, no, Nicolas Cage is too bland. Come on!” If you want a genuine show, you should cast David Spade as Joe Dirt instead.

Interestingly enough, it so happens that the Peacock subscription driver shares screen time with another alumnus from Saturday Night Live, as the trailer for Joe vs. Carole features Kate McKinnon prominently, mirroring her role in maintaining the balance of the series. This could be one reason why Joe Exotic considers David Spade an ideal candidate for the show.

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Positioning David Spade at the center of the Exotic scale is an unexpected choice that hadn’t crossed my mind before. It also adds to the surprise that I wouldn’t have guessed someone would consider Nicolas Cage “too dry” for a character as lively as [character name]. However, after listening to Spade’s enthusiastic imitation of Joe Exotic, I must say that I wholeheartedly agree with the casting decision.

David Spade Seems Super Up To The Task, And I Think This Should Happen

In Joe Exotic’s conversation with David Spade and Dana Carvey, the well-known character from Joe Dirt shared his thoughts on portraying the central figure of the Tiger King saga. As you will discover in the following passage, Spade is already jotting down ideas and showing interest in playing the role.

I can certainly deliver for this role. Could you provide some guidance? Here’s my take on the audition line [adopts Exotic’s accent], ‘Carole Baskin, you’re a real pain!’

Following David Spade‘s latest appearance on Saturday Night Live, it’s evident that he hasn’t lost his comedic touch. Why not consider a film based on Joe Exotic with Spade in the starring role? Or perhaps, a third installment of “Joe Dirt” where Joe Exotic is revealed to be his biological father? Why not explore both ideas?

It’s evident that there are no incorrect responses in this case. If Mr. Exotic’s assertion about his early release from prison holds true, this situation might turn out to be a more urgent matter than anyone, except for Joe Exotic himself, could have anticipated.

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2025-03-27 06:39