I was talking to the manager of a famous comedian recently, and I told him that I thought he (the comedian) would be perfect to play the lead role in my sitcom. He (the manager) then told me I could email him some scenes from my script, and that he'd make sure the comedian read them. Has anyone on here ever done this? Is it wise?
Sounds like a great opportunity. They say it's easier to get something made if there's a name "attached".
No harm in it, is there? 
I'm just a bit worried that he might not be interested in the script, but, being a comedian, he might like certain parts, and nick them, for his act, or for any sitcom he does in the future. I don't even have an agent. Obviously I'm gonna send it, but there's still that fear of it all backfiring.
I wouldn't worry too much about that. I would naturally make sure you've got your script read by a few people who can vouch for it as your original work, but I'd see it as a nice little opportunity.
I had a sitcom script which was apparently going to get read, via his manager, by a very well known comic actor. (This was something I was already working on with a couple of producers.) I even wrote a new draft to tailor the lead character's dialogue to suit his speech patterns etc... No idea if he actually ever read it or not. Always worth bearing in mind that the manager might want to be seen by his client to be doing his job - i.e. bringing him scripts and projects to show that he deserves his fee.
But in the non-cynical world, I would look at it as just another avenue to get your script out there. Good luck. 
It sounds like an interesting opportunity, I'd go for it if I were you.
I've always wondered about going this route, contacting the agent of a comedian or comic actor and trying to get your script read that way. Has a new writer ever had a script made this way?
Quote: Martin H @ December 9 2009, 12:01 PM GMTI've always wondered about going this route, contacting the agent of a comedian or comic actor and trying to get your script read that way. Has a new writer ever had a script made this way?
Well I think the bloke who created and subsequently co-wrote Saxondale was pretty much a newbie when he got picked up by Baby Cow, wasn't he? Then again, he might have had some prior connection with Steve Coogan, I honestly can't quite be sure... 
Go for it - you've nothing to lose.
It's a pretty small world and he'd be a bit of a mug to try and nick anything.
On the contrary, if he sees stuff he likes he'll probably ask for more.
Good material isn't expensive - it's rare.
In other words, people don't want the golden egg , they want the goose.
You could be that goose!!!
Good luck.
Quote: Lazzard @ December 9 2009, 2:41 PM GMTYou could be that goose!!!
And just in time for Christmas too. 
Quote: Lazzard @ December 9 2009, 2:41 PM GMTthey want the goose.
Are you sure?
He's asked for a gander.
I'd go for it. Get the stuff out there rather than keeping it to yourself.
Dan
Just go for it. In years to come, it's better to say 'I wish I hadn't' than to say 'I wish I had'
Thanks for the encouragement everyone.
Quote: Ming the Mirthless @ December 9 2009, 3:07 PM GMTAre you sure?
He's asked for a gander.
Sadly, he got a turkey.
Quote: catskillz @ December 9 2009, 12:52 AM GMTI was talking to the manager of a famous comedian recently, and I told him that I thought he (the comedian) would be perfect to play the lead role in my sitcom. He (the manager) then told me I could email him some scenes from my script, and that he'd make sure the comedian read them. Has anyone on here ever done this? Is it wise?
Is it the comedy actor we once discussed? If so, I definitely.