If you happen to’ve began watching Benito Skinner’s semi-autobiographical faculty comedy Overcompensating on Prime Video, there’s likelihood you’ve already taken notice of Hailee—Carmen’s eccentric, hilarious roommate. The character has rapidly develop into a fan-favorite, and far of that’s because of Holmes, the actor behind the position.
Holmes, who makes use of she/they pronouns, brings an iconic vitality to the display that’s onerous to not snort at.You might acknowledge them from different standard exhibits (Hacks!), however Overcompensating is shaping as much as be their breakout second.
ICYMI, the present follows Benny (performed by Benito), a closeted freshman making an attempt to determine himself out whereas navigating crushes, friendships and household drama throughout his first 12 months of school.
The solid consists of Benito’s real-life podcast co-host Mary Beth Barone as his sister, Wally Baram in her performing debut, and large names like Connie Britton and Kyle MacLachlan as Benny’s dad and mom. Visitor stars vary from Kaia Gerber and Owen Thiele to Charli XCX, Megan Fox, Lukas Gage and Bowen Yang.
However the true breakout? That’s Holmes.
Following the collection launch, followers have been asking for extra—and Benito is prepared.
“I believe I do know what I need to do and there’s a lot extra we wanna say,” he advised Selection of season 2. “There shall be backslide, and that’s what that finale is. This journey of changing into your self and overcompensating, it’s a rollercoaster… It’s medicine and alcohol and emotions and we didn’t need to stray from that, and we need to proceed it.”
Adam DiMarco, who performs Peter (Benny’s very sophisticated crush), is simply as enthusiastic about what’s subsequent.
“I do know what Benny has deliberate for season two if we get one, and it’s insane, it’s so good. I want I might inform you,” he stated. “It’s simply extra unhinged and extra insane than this season.”
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