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The Good Place: The Podcast
Ch. 4: Manny Jacinto, Actor | Joe Mande, Writer
Jun 22, 2018
Actor Manny Jacinto and writer Joe Mande discuss Manny's crazy audition, the obsession with Bortles, how Manny's life informs his acting, and the development of Jason Mendoza's character on The Good Place. They also talk about their experience as silent characters, attending a playoff game, the significance of Vine stars, and a meeting misunderstanding.
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- The podcast discusses the creative decision to have Jason remain silent initially, highlighting the excitement and nervousness of Manny Asinto when he finally got to speak as his character.
- The podcast explores how 'The Good Place' balances storytelling, surprise twists, and character development, with Jason's true identity reveal being identified as a significant moment in the first season's story arc.
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Jason Mendoza's true identity is revealed
In this podcast episode, the main focus is on season one, episode four of the show 'The Good Place,' titled 'Jason Mendoza.' The episode explores the revelation that the character Jason Mendoza, played by Manny Asinto, is not who he claims to be. He admits to Eleanor, played by Kristen Bell, that he is actually a drug dealing Filipino American DJ named Jason Mendoza from Jacksonville. This unexpected twist adds complexity to Jason's character and sets the stage for further developments in the series.
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