Ch. 32: Manny Jacinto, Actor | Matt Murray, Writer | Mitch Narito, Actor
Oct 26, 2018
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Manny Jacinto, Matt Murray, and Mitch Narito from The Good Place chat with Marc Evan Jackson. They discuss funny anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, the process of pitching TV show ideas, the creation of characters, confusing lines from previous episodes, and genuine emotions in certain scenes.
The podcast delves into the process of creating The Good Place and the origin of Ted Danson's involvement in the show.
The importance of Filipino representation in The Good Place and Eugene Cordaro's portrayal of Pillboy is highlighted.
Manny Jacinto talks about his audition for the role of Jason Mendoza and shares funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories.
Deep dives
Shita breaks up with Simone
Shita decides to break up with Simone so he doesn't doom her as well. Eleanor and Janet help Shita practice breakup scenarios in a simulator.
Jason tries to save his father
Jason travels to Jacksonville to put his father, Donkey Doug, on the right track to getting into The Good Place. When Jason realizes he's a lost cause, he saves his friend, Pillboy, instead.
Matt Murray's involvement in The Good Place
Matt Murray, the writer of the episode, discusses his role in the creation of The Good Place and the origin of Ted Danson's involvement in the show.
Donkey Doug's introduction and audition process
Mitch Nervito talks about auditioning for the role of Donkey Doug and the process of bringing the character to life.
Filipino representation and Eugene Cordaro's character
The podcast discusses the importance of Filipino representation in the show and Eugene Cordaro's portrayal of Pillboy.
The Good Place writer Matt Murray, actor Manny Jacinto (Jason Mendoza) and actor Mitch Narito (Donkey Doug) shoot the shirt with host Marc Evan Jackson. They talk Mitch’s audition for Mike Schur, why Jaguars fans yell “Duval,” the one thing Matt didn’t want to get cut from the episode and a shirt-ton more funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories.