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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You two are really sharing this breakout moment together.
Whats that like?J.J.
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TOTAH:Were being thrown into the show with so many exciting storylines and things we get to do.
You just want to be lucky enough to get one that gets picked up.
Hes just very earnest.
You dont play him dumb; you play him very earnest and heartfelt.
Thats what makes Matthew so lovable.
Hes putting it all out there to make this new family dynamic work.
TOTAH:The key is to be absolutely fearless and to mean everything you say.
Michael is very meticulous, and he knows what he wants and how to get there.
It helps me as an actor to always be on top of my stuff.
I break down my scenes ahead of time because Michael is breaking down his life like a scene.
It definitely makes it a little bit more of a challenge.
Michael always knows whats happening and is always trying to get what he wants.
The emotional core of the show is the family dynamic between the two brothers and their nephew.
My sister, brother, and I are 180 degrees different.
Having a conversation with them, you have to tread lightly.
They do a fun podcast, the liveLovett or Leave Itpodcast, on Friday.
He does all these live shows now, so hes kind of used to an audience.
Were not trying to ask for tolerance or even acceptance, because Michaels family is accepting.
This is reality, people are gay, and we just included a character that is gay.
Hopefully people include more characters that represent people in the real world.
Were going to see something like that happen, which ends up being very funny.
Championstakes place in a gym.
Do you like to work out?FAVREAU:I personally consider it part of the job.
And thats hard work.
Its also a huge stress relief from the day-to-day grind of this business.
Its great to try and get there four or five times a week, and mix it up.
TOTAH:I like to be gym-adjacent.
I am an avid SoulCycler, so I feel like I get some credit for that.
I just dont like the idea of people looking at each other while they sweat.
Who are your dream guest stars?FAVREAU:I want to get some sports players on the show.
I want to get some people playing their real selves on the show.
Since we work at a gym, can we get Tom Brady on the show?
Im a Boston fan.
That would be a dream guest star to me.
TOTAH:Kerry Washington!
