Summary

Chris Jericho says he originally read for the role of Jinx in *Margo's Got Money Troubles* before landing a smaller part in the series.

Jericho appears in the Apple TV show as himself and works opposite Nick Offerman, who plays former wrestler Jinx, the father of Margo. Nicole Kidman also stars in the series, which premiered on April 15.

Quote from Chris Jericho

Speaking on *Talk Is Jericho*, Jericho explained how the role came together:

"It's weird enough playing myself, but it's kind of cool. Nick and Nicole, how could you not be cool with this? I actually auditioned for the part that Nick plays. They liked my read. 'Let's have him do something in this scene more than just a background.' That's how all that came about,"

How the role changed for Jericho

Instead of taking the Jinx role, Jericho said the process led to the show expanding his involvement so he could appear on screen as himself in a wrestling setting. That still gave the series a recognizable in-ring name, and it adds another non-wrestling credit to a performer who has stayed in the spotlight since choosing AEW as a free agent.

What this means for Jericho

Jericho getting screen time in a series built around a wrestling character keeps his name visible outside AEW programming, and that matters for a veteran whose value has long been tied to mainstream recognition as much as in-ring work. It also shows producers saw enough in his audition to keep him in the project even after casting Offerman in the larger role.

Sources

As reported by Fightful