Of course,finding actorsthat could do each role justice proved more difficult than many people likely realize.

Apparently, the two main characteristics each actor needed to have were funny and “fast talking”.

As for the easiest roles to solidify, Luke Danes came with the fewest hiccups, the outlet reports.

Kelly Bishop, Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham

True to form, the rough-and-tumble, no-nonsense coffee shop owner became Scott Patterson’s breakout role.

“Amy said, ‘I don’t need to see anyone else.

He’s 100 percent it,'” casting director Jill Anthony recalled.

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“That [had never happened] before.

Loreli and Roryboth came along relatively easily as well.

And she also just had a unique vibe that made her stand out.”

Jon Hamm, Jane Lynch and Adam Brody each had small roles on the show as well.

And thus, McCarthy’s career began to take off.

Luckily, it all paid off in the end.