Sheen reveals LA audition slog

Michael Sheen used to be rejected for movie roles because he wasn't a big enough name.

Michael Sheen used to be rejected for movie roles because he wasn't a big enough name.

The British actor says he went for audition after audition when he first moved to Los Angeles but would regularly be turned down because bosses wanted someone who would attract big audiences.

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