"I don't know if he was offered the part or not. He was probably tied up with 30 Rock... but (Steve) Buscemi is one of the greatest living actors." Mark Wahlberg is happy with the casting of TV drama Boardwalk Empire, which he produces, even though he initially considered Alec Baldwin for the lead as crooked Atlantic City, New Jersey city official Nuckie Thompson.
Johnny Depp once earned just $13,500 (£8,400) as a telephone salesman hawking pens, while dapper Jon Hamm took home just over $14,000 (£8,750) as a waiter before he found fame as Don Draper on Mad Men.
"I would love a part in Boardwalk Empire - the chance to act alongside Steve Buscemi would be fantastic." British actor Sir Patrick Stewart is appealing for a part in the hit U.S. TV show.