Melissa McCarthy's Initial Casting Challenge on 'Mike & Molly'

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By Robert Anderson • Updated Oct 17, 2026 at 00:45

Dawnn Lewis Gets Emotional Reflecting on A Different World Return: 'I Actually Started Crying' (Exclusive) - People.com — Melissa McCarthy's Initial Casting Challenge on 'Mike & Molly'

Chuck Lorre has revealed that CBS initially proposed casting an actor in a fat suit for the lead role in 'Mike & Molly' instead of McCarthy. The producer mentioned that the network had a negative view of Melissa McCarthy for the role. The revelation comes from multiple sources, including EW, People.com, and the A.V. Club.

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