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entertainment2 years ago

Balancing Faith and Humor in Religious Character Portrayals

Actor Jeff Hiller discusses his role as Joel in HBO's Somebody Somewhere, where his character's religious identity is portrayed as a natural part of who he is, rather than a punchline or source of trauma. Hiller, who was raised in the church and almost became a pastor, talks about his own spirituality and the nuanced relationship between faith and the LGBTQ+ community. He also reflects on his journey as an actor and comedian, including his big break on Somebody Somewhere.