Key facts
- Paul Rudd initially did not want to play the role of Josh Lucas in 'Clueless'.
- Rudd wanted to play a different role in the film.
- The specific role Rudd desired was not disclosed.
Actor Paul Rudd has confessed that he initially had reservations about playing the character of Josh Lucas in the 1995 film 'Clueless'. The role, Cher's former stepbrother turned love interest, was not the one Rudd was initially keen on. He revealed that he actually wanted to play a different part in the popular teen movie, though he did not specify which role he desired.