Kenan Thompson Reveals Which Movie Role Almost Made Him Quit Acting

While Kenan Thompson has become well-recognized for his comedic roles and Saturday Night Live characters, he nearly gave up on his acting career over one movie.

While chatting with Amy Poehler on her Good Hang podcast recently, the actor revealed that he almost quit acting because of how challenging it was to learn hockey for the family sports comedy-drama D2: The Mighty Ducks , the follow-up to 1992's The Mighty Ducks .

"I put it on my resume under special skills that I could roller skate, but you know, I never in a million years considered hockey," Thompson said of getting cast as Russ Tyler in the 1994 hockey sequel. "I wanted to learn, but after that first day of hockey camp, which was on my birthday, my 15th birthday, I wanted to quit it all." Related Stories TV Peacock Drops First Look at Hugh Laurie and Amy Poehler in 'Dig' From Mike Schur and J.J. Philbin Business Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell Expand 'Kenan & Kel' Brand Into Mobile Games