'Paul': Seth Rogen's alien inspiration was Neil Young
Originally, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost envisioned Paul as a grumpy, old alien, but when Seth Rogen was cast, the character took on a decidedly different turn.
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Originally, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost envisioned Paul as a grumpy, old alien, but when Seth Rogen was cast, the character took on a decidedly different turn.
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