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Every now and then, we’ll come across footage of an awesome table read. Y’know — when the cast of a film or TV show comes together, sits at a table, and reads through a new script. Because we’re so accustomed to seeing these performances in their final formats, it’s pretty enjoyable to watch our favorite actors chatter through their characters’ famous lines for the very first time. After stumbling upon the hilarious Superbad sex-scene table read (via Reddit, naturally), we were inspired to gather a collection of ten more similar videos.

Superbad

There’s clearly nothing better than a drunken party read-through with Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, Martha MacIsaac, McLovin, and Emma Stone, eh? If you’re watching this and asking, “Was Paul Rudd really in Superbad?” — the answer is no, he wasn’t. He’s just here for the Goldslick.