Josh Gad Labels His Latest Spring Break Comedy as ‘The Worst Film I’ve Ever Made’ – Here’s Why You Should See It!

In his memoir, In Gad We Trust, Josh Gad shares the highs, lows, and even the lowest points of his career. One experience stands out: the making of a certain comedy that didn’t go as planned.

After marrying actress Ida Darvish in 2008, Gad was eager to hit the ground running. He had just enjoyed success with Love & Other Drugs and was ready to take on new projects. But his next film, Mardi Gras: Spring Break, turned out to be a misstep he regrets. He describes it as “the single worst movie I have made — and will hopefully ever make — in my life.”

Mardi Gras: Spring Break is a typical college comedy that follows three friends—Mike, Scottie, and Gad’s character, Bump—as they head to New Orleans for the famous festival. Their plan? To party and have fun without a care in the world. But there’s a catch: Mike’s girlfriend decides to join them, forcing the guys to behave when they’d rather let loose. The tagline promises a wild ride: “Boobs, Beads and Brews. What could go wrong?”

Gad reflects on the filming experience in New Orleans. While he had a great time working with talented people like Regina Hall, the process was chaotic. He recalls, “It was a waking nightmare,” with constant studio interference and last-minute script changes that left the creative team feeling powerless.

Gad’s concerns about his career deepened during this time. He worried he was being pigeonholed into roles as the comedic sidekick. Although he was seeing financial success, he feared losing the chance to show his range as an actor. He aspired to be more than just the “loud fat best friend,” hoping to carve a path similar to that of actors like Philip Seymour Hoffman or John Goodman.

While Mardi Gras: Spring Break didn’t make waves with audiences or critics, it was a pivotal moment for Gad. Soon after, a casting director named Allison Jones reached out. She had previously auditioned him for a role in The Office and now wanted him for The Daily Show. This opportunity would turn out to be the next big break in his career.