Not Everyone Wants Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons to Be Hooked Up No One Wants That

Not much of a “will they or won’t they” vibe for the central couple on Netflix Nobody Wants This. When Kristen Bell‘s agnostic shiksa podcaster Joanne falls in love Adam Brodyhot rabbi Noah, it’s not a question of whether they will come together, it’s a question of how they will handle interfaith relations. But another couple on the show has a more challenging dynamic: Noah’s eccentric older brother Sasha (Timothy Simons), Joanne’s free-spirited younger sister, Morgan (), who helps run the family businessJustine Lupe), co-hosts a sex and dating podcast with her sister.

“You don’t have any husband energy, that’s scary,” Morgan tells Sasha shortly after meeting him and learning that he is married to a woman named Esther (Jackie Tohn). But eventually they bond over being related to their families. black sheep– though Sasha doesn’t understand why Morgan is the way he is, because he’s “too cool”, always has a “witty comeback” and looks “like a total smoke show”. As Joanne and Noah’s relationship develops, their siblings grow closer, a bond Sasha keeps from his wife. “It might be a little weird but I enjoy talking to you, is it that bad?” asks Morgan shortly before he discovers Esther’s texts in the finale.

The chemistry between Morgan and Sasha, sometimes more evident than that of the lead couple, left viewers confused but compelled. Series creator Erin Foster to have in question The second season of the popular series is welcomed girls executive producers Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan as new series producers “the odd ‘Romantic?’ thing.” But that didn’t stop fans call for a spin-off, I make double fancam videosand even in some cases rooting for characters cheat with each other.

in a conversation with Vanity FairIt’s immediately clear that Simons and Lupe’s lively on-screen banter reflects their off-screen relationship. Lupe joins Zoom first, and Simons worries about her daily routine as she appears on screen in ever more relaxed circumstances. “Eating yogurt in front of the aurora borealis is so gross,” Lupe says as she takes a photo of Simons on her phone. “With a fork!” “Things are going really well for your son,” Simons notes with a wide-eyed grin. “I was sitting here feeling self-conscious about the fact that I was wearing a baseball cap, and then you take it down a notch, so I feel a little bit better,” Lupe says.

There are not-so-secret weapons down there. Nobody Wants This a rant on the potential romance between their characters (“Maybe the lack of clarity is the point”), election anxiety, and the unifying appeal of their show: “People are desperate for Adam Brody to cup their faces and kiss them.”

Vanity Fair: It’s so much fun talking to you two. Morgan and Sasha were my favorite characters in the series.

Justine Lupe: So will it be included in this article?

Timothy Simons: Frankly I’m not working Vanity Fair. I don’t have the strength, but I feel like that should be the headline.

– Lupe: I accept.

I will notify my editor of your entry. Before diving Nobody Wants Thisas two actors who were part of shows that had very iconic casting episodes. Willa is open Inheritance and Jonah veep-How high Do you have your own election anxiety right now?

– Lupe: It’s pretty high.

Simons: It’s pretty high. I will say that the title of the episode is “America Decides.” He actually firebombed a ballot storage center-and that’s what changed the election Inheritance. This has been on my mind lately and it has me a little uneasy.

– Lupe: I know. The whole backstory of what was going on in the news cycle and the direction of Connor’s entire subplot, it was all very depressing. I remember, I had so much fun filming it, but then when I saw it in the context of the series, it really shook me up and made my stomach hurt while watching this episode.