Get Out producer Sean McKittrick revealed he originally wanted writer-director Jordan Peele to play TSA Agent Rod in the film, but Peele pushed back.
According to IndieWire, Sean McKittrick tried his best to convince Peele to play TSA Agent Rod in Get Out, a role that eventually went to Lil Rel Howery.
Following the financial and awards success of Get Out, Peele says he is done with acting, and will instead dedicate his career to filmmaking.
TSA Agent Rod is a pivotal character in the film, since Rod warns Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) of some sinister goings-on at the home of Chris’ girlfriend’s parents.