Craig Robinson, known for his roles in The Office and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, talks about his show Killing It and his character's pursuit of the American Dream. He also discusses his own career and whether he feels he has made it.
Craig Robinson started his career in music but transitioned to comedy and acting, facing challenges along the way.
Robinson enjoys portraying a character in 'Killing It' who embarks on the American dream while questioning its worthiness.
Deep dives
Craig Robinson's Journey to Success
Craig Robinson reflects on his career as a comedian, musician, and actor, describing how he initially pursued music before transitioning to comedy. He shares the challenges he faced in Chicago as a stand-up comic and the pivotal role of Bernie Mac in his early acting career. Robinson discusses his love for both comedy and music and the joy he finds in performing with his band. Despite setbacks and economic hardships, he remains optimistic and determined to achieve success.
The Creation of 'Killing It'
Craig Robinson discusses his role as the lead in the show 'Killing It.' He explains how the show came about through a meeting with Dan Gore and Luke Deltredicchi, the creators of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine.' The concept of the show, centered around snake hunting and the pursuit of the American dream, appealed to him. Robinson expresses his love for the show's edginess and dark humor, as well as the chemistry he shares with his co-star Claudio Doherty.
Balancing Goodness and Darkness in 'Killing It'
Robinson talks about the challenge of portraying a good-hearted character embarking on the American dream while facing economic challenges and compromises. He discusses the balance between showing hopefulness and vulnerability in his character's pursuit of success. Robinson delves into the themes of the show, such as economic indignities and the question of whether the American dream is ultimately a con.
Feeling like a Success
Craig Robinson reflects on his personal sense of success and describes a recent stand-up comedy performance that made him feel accomplished. He discusses the excitement of working on new material and the satisfaction of seeing the fruits of his labor. Despite the challenges and uncertainties of his career, Robinson embraces the journey and the joy he finds in his creative pursuits.
Craig Robinson is likely in some of your favorite shows. The Office. Pineapple Express. And of course, Brooklyn Nine-Nine. These days, he's got a series of his own. It's called Killing It. On Bullseye, Robinson stops by to chat about the show's second season. We ask him about his character Craig and whether or not he's a fool for chasing the American Dream. Plus, Robinson gets real about his own career and whether or not he thinks he's made it.