Overview
- Deschanel recalled that at her audition at age 21, director Jon Favreau told her not to read because the part had already been offered to Katie Holmes.
- Favreau kept her in the room for an informal conversation, which helped position her for the role once Holmes exited.
- Deschanel said Holmes left over a scheduling conflict, after which casting returned to her and she was offered Jovie.
- Her singing ability shaped the character on screen, including the now-noted shower rendition of Baby, It’s Cold Outside.
- The anecdote was disclosed on the Dec. 17 Call Her Daddy episode and reported by multiple outlets, with no public response from Holmes or Favreau noted.