The defunct soda cost the comedian a part in Lady in the Water.

The comedian has opened up about the time a Sierra Mist commercial cost him a part inM.

Night Shyamalan’s 2006 filmLady in the Water.

Jim Gaffigan, M. Night Shyamalan

Jim Gaffigan; M. Night Shyamalan.Rich Polk/Getty Images; Dave J Hogan/Getty Images

“It came down to me and another guy and the other guy got it,” GaffigantoldVariety.

But things took a turn.

“I think it was for Sierra Mist.

So they went back and swapped the other guy back in.”

Gaffigan’s comedy 10th special,Dark Pale, hits Amazon Prime Video on July 25.

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