Catch the scoop: Eugene Levy enthralled by Rajasthan Royals, Rahul Dravid hands over personalized jersey
Actor Eugene Levy expresses delight after receiving a custom Rajasthan Royals jersey from cricket icon Rahul Dravid; social media users share their thoughts on Schitt's Creek and IPL collaboration.
Peep this quick news nugget! Eugene Levy, the incredible star of Schitt's Creek, is currently plying his wits in India, far from the silver screens. Unlike other glitzy celebs who jet off to India for filming or sightseeing, Eugene's keen on something different: cricket, and especially the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals!
Enter the legendary Rahul Dravid, coach of the Rajasthan Royals, who did what any self-respecting team honcho would do – rolled out the welcome mat for Eugene. As a token of appreciation, Rahul presented Eugene with a snazzy Rajasthan Royals jersey, personalized with the actor's name. The viral video of their meet-up had fans flat-out smitten!
Levy's Rajasthan Royals jersey unveiled
If you ain't yet seen it, you've gotta check out the Rajasthan Royals' Instagram post from Tuesday, which showed Rahul Dravid gifting Eugene Levy his stylish pink jersey. Yep, it's got Eugene's moniker emblazoned on the back, in big, bold letters. Capping off the post, the caption read, "Schitt just got real! Eugene Levy is a Royal!" The video of the gracious exchange sparked an outpouring of excitement from fans, blasted in comments section:
The man behind Johnny Rose: Eugene Levy
Who's this Levy fella, you ask? Canadian actor and comedian extraordinaire, Eugene Levy, is a big-deal in Hollywood’s comedy circuits. With four Emmys, a Grammy, a Screen Actors Guild award, and a slew of beloved flicks under his belt, including American Pie, Splash, Father of the Bride, and Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Eugene's a bonafide legend in make-believe land[4].
After 50 years in the business, Eugene found new success in the sitcom Schitt's Creek, which he co-created with his son, Dan Levy. The show ran from 2015-2020[4].
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- Rahul Dravid, the coach of the Rajasthan Royals, demonstrated the camaraderie between sports and entertainment by personally gifting a jersey to actor Eugene Levy, who is currently captivated by the Indian Premier League.
- The jersey presented to Eugene, a fan of cricket and the Rajasthan Royals, bears his name and was showcased on the team's Instagram post, garnering excitement from fans, including Bollywood personalities and IPL presenters.
- Known for his comedy roles in popular films and the critically acclaimed sitcom Schitt's Creek, Eugene Levy's love for cricket, and in particular, the Rajasthan Royals, showcases a unique blend of entertainment and sports.