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Gone are the interstitials of the cast quarantining together after a mysterious apocalyptic event.
In one of these segments during the sixth episode, cast member Gabrielle Dennis gets a chance to flex.
One moment, shes Noemie Marceau, a pretentious French actress in crisis.
Then she swivels her head and becomes Karlie Chanel, a presentationally sunny inspirational speaker.
The three shows couldnt be more dissimilar, but Dennis feels equally at home in all of their worlds.
Its rare for actors to be in the cast of three shows on air at the same time.
But I think Ive just worked so hard for so long, I havent really grasped it.
I got so focused and locked into the work because Ive been shooting everything back-to-back or simultaneously.
And each of these shows has a fan base that really, really loves it.
Its definitely something Im proud of.
We have this sisterhood.
Thats how engrossed physically that character lets me get.
I missed the Teacher Who Needs a Win this season.
I was hoping wed get an appearance from her.I know.
I love her so much.
I wish we got more Ms. Miller.
With that sketch, a lot of people were like, Why did I tear up?
Why am I choking up at this thing, but also laughing?
That little three-minute clip really took the audience on this emotional roller coaster.
How difficult was that to do?Its difficult, but you just kind of rehearse it.
I really loved how those interstitials buttoned up in the season finale.
I didnt even know that was still online.
That was from back when I was putting stuff together for mySaturday Night Livereel.
Most of us were friends, or we knew each other in this small circuit of Black comedians.
One of the producers was like, This is very interesting.
Weve never seen this dynamic among people competing against each other.
There was all of this excitement being backstage and rooting for each other and cheering each other on.
Robin has spoken aboutnot wanting to write too many sketches that feature a traditional straight-man character.
But as Cass onThe Big Door Prize, it seems that role often falls to you.
Its a nice balance for me.
The shows tone is hard to pin down.
It feels like a light comedy, but its also a sci-fi that deals with big, existential issues.
Some people walk away feeling …
I dont want to say depressed, but its very rattling to their system in a way.
Obviously, it all starts there.
The whole point of unions is to have your voices heard.
And I plan on getting on the picket lines and showing my support.
