VIDEO: Jason Segel Chats Taking On Dramatic Role in THE END OF THE TOUR

Jason Segel, best known for comedy roles in films like "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" takes on a dramatic role in the new film, "The End of the Tour," about late author David Foster Wallace. The actor stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk to Matt Lauer the film.

"I want to do things that make me scared," shared the actor. Watch the appearance below:

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