In case you didn’t know, Josh’s star-making role was in the original Broadway production of The Book of Mormon, playing Elder Cunningham. Even if you’ve not seen The Book of Mormon, you’ll probably know it’s very controversial due to its offensive language and themes.

Josh Gad opened up about why Jake Gyllenhaal warned him against being a part of the musical Book of Mormon. In his memoir In God We Trust: A Tell-Some, released on January 14, the

Josh Gad has revealed that Jake Gyllenhaal warned him against accepting a role in The Book of Mormon because it was too controversial. The divisive musical comedy, from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries who are sent to Uganda to spread the word of Joseph Smith.

Josh Gad played his demo for the unproduced 'Book of Mormon' musical for his 'Love & Other Drugs' costar Jake Gyllenhaal, who, in 'abject terror,' urged Gad not to star in the show.

Some” on Jan. 14, says his “Love & Other Drugs” co-star Jake Gyllenhaal warned him not to pursue a role in “The Book of Mormon,” the raunchy musical-comedy from “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

Josh Gad claimed Jake Gyllenhaal was far from enthusiastic about him pursuing a role in The Book of Mormon. According to his memoir, “In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some,” released on Tuesday,4, Gad, 43, claimed his Love & Other Drugs costar warned him against pursuing a part in the musical-comedy production.