sentences:  His performance left an impression, and producers had thought about casting him several times before, but the timing didn't work out until Season 4, when he was cast as Jerry Boorman.Chris Messina at his first casting call, refused to play a Republican or a lawyer on the show, because he was repeatedly cast in such roles beforehand.He was awarded the role of PTSD-plagued Chris Sanchez and underwent considerable preparation for the role.