Washington, May 31 -- Paul Rudd has revealed that he auditioned for several characters in 'Clueless' before ultimately landing the role of Josh, while also reflecting on the unexpected path the 1995 comedy took to becoming a beloved cult classic.

In a recent interview, as per People magazine, Rudd looked back on his early acting days and the casting process for the iconic film, which marked a major turning point in his career.

The actor said 'Clueless' was only the "second movie that I ever did, but it was the first one that ever came out."

Recalling the period shortly after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Rudd said he had recently signed with an agent and was trying to secure auditions when he learned about the ...