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Were trying to reinvent a bit, Williams told Vulture over Zoom.
We dont want to do the same thing other people are doing.
As straightforward and buttoned-up as Gregory can be, hes kind of a weirdo.
I was able to find these smaller nuances about how he felt about the world around him.
On top of dealing with the schools regular problems, hes got the challenge of being a substitute teacher.
Hes somebody who likes routine.
You see it in the way he eats, his schedule, when he leaves work.
He sees what we all see and know is the public school system.
Its a life where youre not going to make a lot of money.
Its going to be very hard work.
A lot of minority families in America are facing what the future looks like.
We know its only getting harder to survive; prices are only going up.
It may be in your best interest to look at something more lucrative.
Unlike his Philly co-workers, Gregorys from Baltimore.
I have to have this non-regional thing.
Gregory is very similar to that.
Thats the bigger story here, that these people are becoming the people they need to be.
If that leads them down a road of being together, then great.
Thats what the audience hopes for.
Gregory may have an issue with him; I personally think hes a joy.
Zack is like sitting a loaded gun on the table.
Janelle James is the same thing.
I know that when she walks off before the take starts, shes thinking of something to do.
I dont want to know what that is.
Ill see it in the moment.
And then yall will see my reaction when it comes out.
Hair flip is one of my favorites.
Walk out like mid-scene but we still have stuff to do.
Its her TV show, for sure.
Quinta posted a really sweet video of all thekids calling her Ms. Teagueslike shes really their teacher.
Do your kids know youre acting?No, they call me Mr. Gregory.
Those arent my kids anymore.
If anything, the kids come in from Quintas class.
Its really a blessing.
You know what, that is a question for Quinta Brunson.
I was watching his work onGirlfriendsthrough quarantine because we had nothing else but the time to do that.
I watched the entire eight seasons; he doesnt miss once.
The joke lands every time.
Thats an actor who deserves to work.
Do you have a favorite meme of Quintas?Oh, People be gay.
Which, actually, strangely enough, Zack Fox made.
Has that been a blast from the past?Not necessarily.
So was Trevor Jackson, and were currently under the same Disney umbrella.
Joneswent viralfor talking about her experience figuring herself out as a young actor.
Im really happy she came out on the other side whole and intact.
She stayed the course and kept going.
My last Q is arguably the most important: Do you eat pizza?Yes, absolutely.
I mean, Im from New York.
I grew up on a steady diet of pizza, chopped cheese, and street pretzels.
I think its in my DNA at this point.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
