Yeah, Cleveland is just so fun and silly—this is definitely on the other end of the spectrum. And, I have to say, working on Cleveland is the best job in the world, because you literally get out of bed and go to work. You don’t have to worry about hair and makeup; you’re in and out in 45 minutes, you laugh your butt off, and you get paid for it. It’s just great. And I can do it from anywhere. I was in New York recently doing a play and I was able to record for the show, and I just finished a movie in New Orleans and I was able to record there, too.

The movie I just shot in New Orleans is actually very dark, as well. It’s called Vipaka—that’s the working title—and it’s with Forest Whitaker and Anthony Mackie and Mike Epps. It’s another psychological thriller, but this one’s about the secrets that people hold from one another. It’s intense, and I’m so excited for people to see it. Shooting in New Orleans was great—really hot, but still great. It was like working in a steam room. [Laughs.] But I was still able to do The Cleveland Show while there.

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