A Futile And Stupid Gesture: Legends Played By Today’s Comedy Stars (Side By Side)

Natasha Lyonne as Anne Beatts

Tony Hedra, who was a part of Lemmings and most famously played the manager in This is Spinal Tap, is played by Matt Lucas. Lucas knocks it out of the park as the short-tempered writer, and I’ll take any chance to see that stocky Brit play any character.

Natasha Lyonne as Anne Beatts

Netflix & Broadway Video

Natasha Lyonne brings some much needed raw feminine edge to the comedy collective as Anne Beatts. Her portrayal of the character highlights how down and dirty Beatts was willing to get to break up and sometimes outdo the boys club.

Joel McHale as Chevy Chase

Joel McHale as Chevy Chase

Netflix & Orion

In perhaps one of the greatest casting choices of all time, Joel McHale plays his former Community co-star, Chevy Chase. McHale brings subtle nuances and many pratfalls to Chase’s character from his long (and difficult) working relationship with Chevy but still makes the character likable. Chevy would be proud. Well, maybe, I don’t know the last time that guy was happy.

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