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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.
AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 10: Actor Bill Hader from the show 'Barry' poses for a portrait in the Getty Images Portrait Studio Powered by Pizza Hut at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival on March 10, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Corey Nickols/Contour)

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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