When stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan started appearing on screen in more dramatic roles, the world quickly took notice.
After all, they weren’t used to seeing him act so serious.
His latest role in the film “Collide” won’t leave anyone in the theater laughing.
In it, he plays a heartbroken man who has just heard of his wife’s affair.
“But you have no control over how the industry perceives you.”
“Once I was there watching him do it, I was like, ‘Wow.
This is going to be pretty unbelievable,'” she told us.
Moving past the public’s perception isn’t easy.
“I’ve always loved acting,” he told The List.
“And the more complex the character, I like the challenge of finding the character in me.”
Fans of his stand-up work may recognize him by his various characters on stage.
“Collide” is now in theaters and will be available on demand Friday, August 12.
