Bill Hader on how HBO's Barry mirrors his own life's journey to finding his passion
In HBO's Barry, Hader plays a hitman for hire who discovers his real passion is acting. He talks about his role and directorial debut.
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Originally published March 19, 2018
Bill Hader first grabbed audiences' attention on Saturday Night Live, playing a slew of memorable characters, including the Weekend Update's city correspondent, Stefon. In Barry, a new dark comedy series on HBO, Hader plays a hitman for hire who discovers his real passion is acting. The show marks Hader's directorial debut. He joins Tom Power for a chat about his comedy career and the ways this new series mirrors his own journey to finding his passion.
Barry premieres on HBO Sunday, March 25.
— Produced by Tyrone Callender
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