United Kingdom, April 6 -- Eric Andre turned down a part in 'A Real Pain'.

The 42-year-old comedian has revealed that he was approached by Jesse Eisenberg to star in the film - about two cousins who reunite for a Jewish heritage tour through Poland in memory of their late grandmother - but declined to take the part as it "sounded really miserable", a decision he now regrets as Kieran Culkin went on to land the Best Supporting Actor Oscar last month for his portrayal of the character Benji Kaplan.

Eric told the 'Whiskey Ginger' podcast: "Two years ago, Jesse Eisenberg called me (and) offered me the role that Kieran Culkin got the Oscar for.

"I was like, 'That seems really miserable and not in my lane.'

"To go to Poland for six weeks an...