Over the years, New Girl has created a huge fanbase that keeps on growing even today. The heartwarming story is filled with a distinct humor that gets referenced even today. In New Girl, a woman moves into a new apartment where her interaction with her flatmates becomes the driving factor of the storyline.Besides the storyline of the series, the cast plays a crucial role in making the series a memorable one for the viewers. In a recent interview on the Zach Sang Show, Zooey Deschanel opens up that Lamorne Morris almost did not get the role of Winston Bishop in the series.Lamorne Morris almost didn't get cast as Winston Bishop in New GirlIt cannot be denied that the cast members of New Girl perfectly captured the nuances of their respective characters with utmost perfection, hence making it difficult to imagine the series without any of them. Among the characters, Lamorne Morris’ Winston Bishop is also a character without whom the series is difficult to imagine.Lamorne Morris, winner of the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for “Fargo” at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room - Source: GettyThe dynamic that Bishop shares with Nick as his childhood best friend, along with the difficulties he faced after getting fired from the Latvian Basketball League, makes his character relatable and memorable for the viewers. Zooey Deschanel, in the interview, notes that after Lamorne Morris arrived for the reading, there were not many in support of giving him the role. However, Zooey, along with Max and Jake, also “loved” his audition.She also added that they had to fight for Lamorne Morris so that he could be cast in the series and considered him the “best, best, best” for the role. Throughout the series, Lamorne Morris’s Winston Bishop goes through numerous ups and downs. Besides this series, Morris has taken on multiple projects through the years, depicting his versatility and ability to bring life to complex characters.Zooey Deschanel at 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals - Source: GettySome of Morris’ other notable projects that can also be added to your watchlist are Fargo, Desperados, How It Ends, 10 Days, Woke, etc. Zooey Deschanel takes on the role of Jess Day in New Girl. Jess’ humorous and light-hearted presence in the series becomes a significant part of the storyline. Besides her lighthearted nature, she also comes with a distinct depth. The pain she harbors at the beginning of the series, while she moves to a new apartment after her relationship with her boyfriend takes a turn, leaves an impact.Her relationship with Nick also adds a humorous touch to the storyline. From dating each other to slowly getting more and more involved, Nick and Jess’s storyline is worth watching in the series. The very talented Jake Johnson takes on the role of Nick Miller in New Girl. Some of the other cast members of the series are Max Greenfield, bringing life to Schmidt’s character, Hannah Simone, Damon Wayans Jr., Nelson Franklin, Megan Fox, David Walton, etc. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn the interview on the Zach Sang Show, Zooey Deschanel also speaks about Hannah Simone’s audition, which was unique from the other candidates who tried for the role of CeCe. According to Deschanel, Hannah Simone was the “only one” who depicted the role of CeCe with a “deadpan” instead of showcasing her character as “kind of ditzy”. This aspect of Simone’s performance eventually leads her to bag the role of CeCe in New Girl. She also added that Morris initially did not audition for Winston’s character. Rather, he had initially auditioned for Coach.For more such interesting pieces, stay tuned to Soap Central.