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.
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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