in 2004, he co-starred with chris owen in the independent film "national lampoon's gold diggers" (originally titled "lady killers"). he also appeared in a supporting role in the 2005 abc family movie "everything you want." friedle was cast as mike in the wb sitcom "off centre", but could not accept the role because of a previous commitment to the upn series "the random years". the role ended up going to eddie kaye thomas.