Newsroom leading man Jeff Daniels says he physically assaulted show creator Aaron Sorkin in order to gain the role of news anchor Will McAvoy. When appearing on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last week, Daniels pretended to hit Fallon’s head into his desk to demonstrate the way he convinced Sorkin that he was suited to the character.

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Dramatic Turns with Jeff Daniels

What did you think of Daniels’ appearance? Are you glad he went to such extremes to get this role?