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Alex Bonifer
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Today’s guest, Alex Bonifer, has taken a decidedly unconventional route to becoming a standout in some of television’s most unique comedies. A summer improv class, forced upon him by his father, set him on a twelve-year journey through legendary comedy institutions including iO West, UCB, and The Groundlings. Alex went from working as a furniture salesman and Uber driver to becoming a series regular, landing memorable roles in Superstore, Kevin Can F**k Himself, and most recently Jury Duty. Along the way, he developed a philosophy of taking the “big swing” while “caring but not giving a shit” about the outcome. Alex gets candid about the grit, rejection, and persistence it took to get there, the physical secrets behind his character work, and how he stayed in character for his entire audition for “Dougie Jr.”

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Alex Bonifer right here.

About Alex Bonifer:

Alex Bonifer is in the Main Company at The Groundlings. He’s a lead in Amazon’s hit show Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat as rising CEO/hopeless burnout Dougie Jr. Alex can be seen on Liz Feldman’s show No Good Deed on Netflix and recurred on NBC’s Superstore. He was a series regular on AMC’s Kevin Can F**k Himself, opposite Annie Murphy — his character traversed the classic multi-cam world and the darker single-cam world. He’s a proud LA native and a huge Chargers fan.

Credits:

  • Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat
  • Kevin Can F**k Himself
  • Superstore
  • No Good Deed

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Abubakar Salim
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BAFTA nominated actor Abubakar Salim is an actor, producer and video game creator.

Salim returns to the role of Alyn of Hull in the highly anticipated third season of House of the Dragon, created by George R.R. Martin. The 8-episode third season, which will pick up immediately after the events of season 2, will premiere in June on HBO Max. Fans can expect to see a lot more of Alyn of Hull in this season.

He can currently be seen as a part of the ensemble cast in Mark Kassen’s tech-driven political thriller PH-1, and recently wrapped shooting a guest role in Michaela Coel’s First Day On Earth for HBO later this year.

In 2019, Salim formed award-winning gaming company Surgent Studios, and secured a major deal with Electronic Arts and its EA Originals Label. As CEO and creative director, Salim set out to create content stemming from human truth. He and his team, along with Electronic Arts, released their first game Tales of Kenzera: Zau, following a young shaman who has made a deal with the god of death to bring his father back to life in exchange for three great spirits. The game was recognized with the win for the prestigious Best Game Beyond Entertainment BAFTA Games award in 2025, among multiple other nominations. The studio also released the psychological-horror Hollywood-set game Dead Take, which is nominated for a BAFTA Game Award for voice acting talent this year, and the physics puzzler game FixForce.

Salim also starred as ‘Father’ in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi drama series Raised By Wolves for HBO Max. The series, which centers on two androids tasked with raising human children on a mysterious virgin planet, had a loyal following for two seasons.  He also appeared in Scott’s Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix.

Salim has produced many award-winning projects over the past several years through Surgent Studios, including Wild Goat Surf and the short films Essex Girls, Things I Never Told My Father and The Whale.

Credits:

  • House of the Dragon
  • First Day on Earth
  • Assassin’s Creed: Origins
  • Raised by Wolves
  • Napoleon
  • Black Mirror
  • PH-1
  • Informer
  • Jamestown
  • 24: Live Another Day

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Jonny Coyne
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Jonny Coyne is an accomplished actor known for his dynamic work across film and television. He can next be seen in Lucasfilm and Disney’s upcoming feature The Mandalorian & Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau and set for a worldwide theatrical release on May 22, 2026. In the highly anticipated return of the Star Wars franchise to theaters, Coyne reprises his role as an Imperial Warlord (character name currently under embargo), a covert member of the Shadow Council whose ruthless “hit-and-run” tactics make him a key figure in the galaxy’s ongoing power struggle following the fall of the Empire.

Jonny can currently be seen in Lucasfilm and Disney’s The Mandalorian & Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau, which premiered in theaters globally on May 22, 2026. He reprises his role as an Imperial Warlord, a covert member of the Shadow Council whose ruthless hit-and-run tactics make him a key figure in the galaxy’s ongoing power struggle following the fall of the Empire.

Credits:

  • Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
  • Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
  • Alcatraz
  • The Blacklist
  • For All Mankind
  • The Hangover Part III
  • Gangster Squad
  • Nightcrawler
  • The Family Plan
  • MOM
  • Preacher
  • The Toxic Avenger

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Dan Perrault
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An actor, writer, and producer for film and television, Dan is best known for co-creating and executive producing the hit mockumentary series American Vandal, which won a Peabody Award and earned nominations from the Emmys, WGA Awards, and Critics’ Choice Awards during its two-season run on Netflix.

On the acting front, Dan will next be seen in the Netflix feature Fight for ’84 alongside Jamie Foxx. He currently appears in every episode of The Residence on Netflix and can also be seen in the feature film Crime 101. Upcoming projects include Season 2 of Jury Duty and the feature Love Language, starring Chloë Grace Moretz and produced by Colin Jost.

Dan’s first feature film, Strays, which he wrote and produced, was released theatrically by Universal Pictures in August 2023. The film stars Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, Will Forte, and Dan himself in a supporting role.

Most recently, he received a green light for his untitled Grodd/Jimmy Olsen series for DC Studios and HBO Max. He also recently sold a series to FX with the popular sketch group Almost Friday, as well as an animated series to Hulu with the group attached. Dan is currently developing multiple television projects with CBS Studios, 20th Television, Hartbeat, Rough House, Funny or Die, and Revue Studios, while also writing several feature films for Universal Pictures, Picturestart, TriStar Pictures, and Lord Miller.

Credits:

  • American Vandal
  • Jury Duty: Company Retreat
  • The Residence
  • Players
  • Strays

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Margot Bingham
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Margot Bingham is an acclaimed actress, singer, and musical theatre performer known for bringing emotional depth and magnetic presence to both stage and screen. Bingham first gained widespread recognition for her breakout role as jazz singer Daughter Maitland on HBO’s acclaimed period drama Boardwalk Empire, where her powerhouse vocals and captivating performance made her a standout favorite among audiences and critics alike. She later went on to star in projects including The Walking Dead, She’s Gotta Have It, New Amsterdam, The Family, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.

In addition to her television and film work, Bingham has an extensive background in musical theatre and live performance. She appeared in the Off-Broadway revival of Rent and has performed as a recording artist and live vocalist alongside major artists including Jason Mraz, Kelly Clarkson, and the Black Eyed Peas. Known for her soulful voice, dynamic range, and grounded authenticity, Margot continues to build a career that seamlessly bridges dramatic storytelling and music.

Credits:

  • The Walking Dead
  • Watson
  • New Amsterdam
  • Boardwalk Empire
  • Lawmen: Bass Reeves
  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
  • She’s Gotta Have It
  • Queen Sugar
  • Barbership: The Next Cut
  • Blue Bloods

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Devan Chandler Long
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Devan Chandler Long is known for his wide-ranging scope of work, currently starring as Thorfinn in the hit Network comedy GHOSTS. He recurred on the television series “The Rookie” and “Doom Patrol,” where he portrayed the DC Comics strongman superhero Flex Mentallo. Long appeared in Michael Bay’s feature film “Ambulance,” co-starring with Jake Gyllenhaal, and guest starred in the J.J. Abrams series “Duster.” Long was raised in the small island town of Anacortes, Wash., where he grew up entertaining his peers in the classroom and on the football field. His talents earned him a full ride scholarship to play football at the University of Oregon, where he would go on to garner school records and become known for his humorous interviews and locker room antics. Given his boisterous personality and proclivity for storytelling, it wasn’t long until Long found his truth in acting. He got his first acting job on the series SHAMELESS in 2012.

Utilizing his blue-collar work ethic and stubborn determination, Long blazed a career as a multi-faceted character actor, portraying an eclectic array of characters from vicious assassins to lovable superheroes, thus escaping the stereotypical confines adopted by most actors of his physical prowess.

Long resides in Venice, Calif., with his wife, Jesse Golden, whom he married in 2020, and her son, now their son, Kaleo Golden. Long’s big brother is Rien Long, who played in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans. Long enjoys cooking, surfing, paddle tennis and prank calling his grandma with character voices (she loves it, it’s their thing). He can be followed on Instagram and Twitter @devanclong.

Credits:

  • Ghosts
  • Doom Patrol
  • Bosch
  • Duster
  • The Rookie
  • NCIS
  • Runaways
  • S.W.A.T.
  • Teen Wolf
  • It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
  • Sons of Anarchy
  • The Last Ship
  • Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  • Training Day
  • Shameless
  • General Hospital

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  • IMDB: Devan Chandler Long, Actor, Producer
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Tonatiuh
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Tonatiuh is currently shooting the 20th Century Television / FX Limited Series, AMERICAN LOVE STORY: JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. & CAROLYN BESSETTE, written and executive produced by Connor Hines. Ryan Murphy and DV Vincentis are showrunning. Ryan Murphy is also directing and executive producing with Color Force, Brad Falchuk, and Alexis Woodall. Tonatiuh is starring as ‘Narciso Rodriguez’ alongside Naomi Watts and Grace Gummer.

Recently, Tonatiuh was cast as Luis Molina, the lead in Bill Condon’s Kiss of the Spider Woman, a musical adaptation of Manuel Puig’s acclaimed novel, starring opposite Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna. The film premiered at Sundance 2025 to glowing reviews, with The Hollywood Reporter’s David Rooney calling it a “head-turning breakout performance” and Deadline’s Pete Hammond praising Tonatiuh as “heartbreakingly good.”

On the streaming side, Tonatiuh made his Netflix debut in the global hit Carry-On, playing Mateo Flores alongside Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman. The action thriller shattered records, becoming Netflix’s second most-watched film of all time, with over 170 million views in its first four months.

A native Angeleno, Tonatiuh first gained recognition for his role as Marcos Zamora in the critically acclaimed series Vida. He later became a series regular in ABC’s Promised Land and has appeared in Peacock’s Angelyne, Jane the Virgin, Chicago Med, and indie films Drunk Bus and Shoplifters of the World.

Credits:

  • Love Story
  • Kiss of the Spider Woman
  • Carry-On
  • Vida
  • Angelyne
  • Hidden Canyons
  • Promised Land
  • Chicago Med
  • Famous in Love
  • Jane the Virgin

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  • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
  • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
  • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

John Magaro
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John Magaro has spent his career nurturing an impressive body of work that encompasses film, television, and theatre. He is well-known for his role as Charlie Geller in Paramount’s THE BIG SHORT, which was awarded Best Ensemble by the National Board of Review in 2015 and received the Ensemble Performance Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival. Magaro also received a nomination for a 2020 Gotham Award from his stunning performance in Kelly Reichardt’s FIRST COW, which was named one of the 10 Best Films of 2020 by the National Board of Review. Magaro co-starred in the Golden Globe-nominated film, SEPTEMBER 5, alongside Peter Sarsgaard, and can also be seen as jazz musician Keith Jarrett in KÖLN 75. He also appeared in Celine Song’s 2023 directorial debut PAST LIVES. The film received critical acclaim and went on to receive five nominations at the 81st Golden Globe Awards and nominations at the 96th Academy Awards for “Best Picture” and “Best Original Screenplay.” Additional film credits include THE MASTERMIND, SHOWING UP, LAROY, TEXAS, THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK, and THE BRIDE!, THE FINEST HOURS, CAROL, UNBROKEN, SYLVIE’S LOVE, and NOT FADE AWAY, for which he received a “Hollywood Spotlight Award” from the Hollywood Film Awards.

No stranger to the small screen, Magaro appeared opposite Elliot Page in the hit Netflix series THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY, based on the comic book series of the same name by Gerard Way.  More recently, he can be seen in THE AGENCY. The series premiered on Paramount+ on November 29, 2024, and was renewed for a second season coming out this year. Magaro was also in the Amazon series, JACK RYAN, alongside John Krasinski, and starred as the young male lead in Amazon’s CRISIS IN SIX SCENES opposite Rachel Brosnahan, Miley Cyrus, and Elaine May. Other television credits include recurring roles on ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, THE GOOD WIFE, TAKING CHANCE opposite Kevin Bacon, and guest star appearances on LAW & ORDER: SVU, PERSON OF INTEREST, BODY OF PROOF, LAW & ORDER and CONVICTION.

Upcoming, Magaro will take the lead in Cole Webley’s American drama OMAHA. The film follows a father (Magaro) as he takes his two children on a road trip across the country after their home is foreclosed. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, made its theatrical debut in New York on April 24, 2026, and releases wide on Friday, May 1st. Magaro’s heart wrenching performance has already garnered critical acclaim, with critics labeling it a “his peak to date.”

Credits:

  • Materialists
  • The Big Short
  • Past Lives
  • The Bride!
  • Carol
  • First Cow
  • Unbroken
  • Not Fade Away
  • Presumed Innocent
  • Orange is the New Black
  • The Agency
  • The Mastermind
  • Omaha
  • September 5

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Conor Leslie
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Conor Leslie is well known for portraying the iconic Wonder Girl in Greg Berlanti and Akiva Goldsman’s critically acclaimed DC series TITANS on HBO Max. She was the female lead in Alan Ritchson’s feature DARK WEB CICADA 3301, opposite Jack Kesy, for Lionsgate. She portrayed a pivotal recurring role in Ridley Scott’s Amazon series MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE based on the novel by Philip K. Dick. Conor also appeared in Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Fox limited series SHOTS FIRED opposite Stephan James.

Conor will next be seen in the lead role of two films – the horror ARCHANGEL for Image Nation and Spooky Pictures written and directed by Bryan Edward Hill, and writer/director Josh Loeb’s romantic dramedy IN SPITE OF OURSELVES.

Credits:

  • Titans
  • The Man in the High Castle
  • Elementary
  • The Blacklist
  • Major Crimes
  • Other Space
  • Hawaii Five-0
  • Revenge
  • Rizzoli & Isles
  • 90210

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  • HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
  • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
  • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
  • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Wilson Bethel
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Wilson Bethel will next be seen starring in season two of Marvel’s DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN for Disney+, which will premiere globally on March 24th. He’ll be reprising his role from season one as the villain ‘Bullseye. ’He also has a role in the new Apple series, IMPERFECT WOMEN, opposite Kate Mara, Elizabeth Moss, and Kerry Washington, which will premiere on March 18th.

He recently wrapped production on Taylor Sheridan’s newest feature F.A.S.T. Bethel previously starred in the #1 Netflix crime drama UNTAMED alongside Eric Bana. Other credits include the legal drama series, ALL RISE, for CBS/OWN and Netflix’s DAREDEVIL. Bethel is well known for playing ‘Wade Kinsella’ on The CW’s HART OF DIXIE, opposite Rachel Bilson. He also had reoccurring roles on ABC’s HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, BLOOD & OIL, and THE ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB. Bethel’s first big break was in the HBO/David Simon mini-series, GENERATION KILL, where he starred alongside Alexander Skarsgård.

Credits:

  • Daredevil: Born Again
  • Imperfect Women
  • Hart of Dixie
  • Untamed
  • Generation Kill
  • All Rise
  • How to Get Away with Murder
  • The Astronaut Wives Club
  • Generation Kill
  • The Young and the Restless

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  • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
  • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
  • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu
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