New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Farewell, Mr. Bunting. Will it also be available dubbed into English? Its been such a dream. I had the show, I liked it, and so did HBO. It's kind of surreal to watch, as he shares his favorite shapes with the audience. He previously wrote for The Chris Gethard Show on truTV. Julio Torres (born February 11, 1987) is a Salvadoran writer, comedian, and actor. It will honestly attract some audience.. He always kind of knew comedy was in his future. Think the gig economy for spooky events. It took a minute for the entertainment industry to realize that. There's tons of great stuff. But he didnt emerge from the usual clubs or improv factories. He is best known as a writer for Saturday Night Live and as the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the HBO series Los Espookys. Maybe thatll happen again, Torres recalls to ET, citing the music, tone, cinematography and acting for being exceptionally great. In My Favorite Shapes, Julio Torres describes himself as "a little alien playing with my toys" and "an alien . Julios work is highly visual and deeply inquisitive, often focusing on everyday objects or routines and giving them a surreal twist. On one hand, that . Julio immigrated from El Salvador to the U.S. for college, doing the rounds in New York Citys stand-up scene before finding steady employment and securing a green card. My Favorite Shapes is so truly imaginative and one-of-a-kind.. Julio Torres in his new HBO special My Favorite Shapes. When Julio made his way onto SNL he brought some magic to the show. How do you feel representation has changed in recent years, and how does that inspire and encourage your own comedy?I do what I do and sometimes that matches with what people want to see. For Torres, Melania as a subject matter changed, he explains. He is a writer and actor, known for Saturday Night Live (1975), Problemista (2023) and Little Films. hide caption, Julio Torres in 'Los Espookys' What was it called? he asked, adding, It wasnt called Duck Lake.. 212. Unlike the show's usual in-your-face humor, Julio's sketches were dreamy and odd. No dubbing! But really, the shapes help us learn more about Julio. Torres played the gay barista Jules in the 2021 comedy film Together Together. On "Saturday Night Live," "Los Espookys" and now stand-up special "My Favorite Shapes," queer Latinx comedian Julio Torres has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices working in . But really, the shapes help us learn more about Julio. It just had to be him because he has the raspy melancholia, that wondering, that pained [voice], Torres says, adding: Im very proud of that casting.. My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres premieres Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10:30 p.m. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. Aug. 16, 2019. (Thats not true I think that would work if youd hear me say it.). I enjoy when something is funny but we dont fully understand why. Julio Torres is a powerhouse. A sketch inspired by an actual pencil sketch Torres showed to fellow SNL writer Anna Drezen while in the midst of a particular unfruitful brainstorming session. Think the gig economy for spooky events. Billy Crystal. The Story Behind. Julio Torres, formerly of the Saturday Night Live writers room and currently of cult HBO series Los Espookys, is now the author of a fittingly surreal book: I Want to Be a Vase, out June 7. Most notably, an internet sensation is known as 'Please Don't Destroy,' made up of three talented writers and creators who have been blowing up recently. Photograph by David Brandon Geeting for The New Yorker. It's not the in your face humor about politics . He is best known as a writer for Saturday Night Live and as the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the HBO series Los Espookys. He shares his favorite shapes with the audience. Will Ferrell. Sketches, videos, interviews, live discussions, episode rankings. "I was about to say it came close . His sketches on the show are a little different than standard SNL fare. The pair, who first met on a 2016 "SNL" sketch written by Torres, previously produced his A24 directorial debut through their Fruit Tree banner. The first season aired in 2019, and it was renewed for a second season later that year. Julio Torres was born on 11 February 1987 in El Salvador. Plus, a behind the scenes look at My Favorite Shapes and Los Espookys. Die-hard New York comedy fans were already familiar with Mr. Torres (who appeared on Louis C.K.s Horace and Pete) when he got the job. There are subtitles, yes. 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Then comes relief (and the punch line) in the form of Kellyanne Conway, played by Kate McKinnon, who hypnotically encourages him to sleep. Julio Torres has engrossed audiences with his HBO series and an avant-garde stand-up special, 'My Favorite Shapes,' since writing for NBC's sketch-comedy show, with which he has a "fluid . He previously wrote for The Chris Gethard Show on truTV. His aim had always been to pursue a career in comedy writing. And of course, one of our all time favoritesWells for Boys. [12] Torres plays Andrs, a wealthy heir who searches for answers about his mysterious past. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. It was like, This idea is funny. But also, What actor is coming? And then its like, Oh, this suddenly [works], he recalls of bringing it to theThe Favourite star. Five Latino Comedy Moments That Still Make Me Jejeje, Your email address will not be published. Did you pitch it? In another short, she wakes up in a cold sweat with the sense that her replacement is being born in rural Latvia, then decides to protect her. And this year, he took an unexpected turn into childrens literature with his new picture book, I Want To Be A Vase. Hes currently working on two new series for HBO and HBO Max, along with writing, directing, and starring in his filmmaking debut for the production company A24. Julio is also one of the creators of the new HBO show, Los Espookys. Talk and Interview Late Night Interview Appearing: Seth Meyers Premieres Saturday (August 10) on HBO Canada and streams on Crave. Julio recently released his first comedy special on HBO. Did you experience more nerves than usual? 44. [2][3] His comedy is frequently described by critics as "otherworldly" and "surrealist," with elements of the fantastical and a melancholy undercurrent. Julio is also one of the creators of Los Espookys. LGBTQ+ comics themselves are of course making further inroads into mainstream sketch comedy, on shows like Saturday Night Live, where Bowen Yang and Julio Torres have been writing uniquely queer sketches, and on HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, which showcased the ample talents of Ashley Nicole Black, Lauren Ashley Smith, and Brittani Nichols. How to Watch 'Daisy Jones & the Six' Online Now Streaming, John Legend Launches Affordable Skincare Line Loved01 at Walmart, How to Watch Farmer Wants a Wife Premiering March 8, 15 Spring Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget, How and Where to Watch All The Oscar-Nominated Films Online. Members. In the show, a group of friends who turn their love of horror films into a business. Synopsis: Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. During this unique show, Torres sits behind a table and guides us through a varied collection of trinkets. [2][3][4][5], Torres worked as a writer on The Chris Gethard Show before being hired to write for Saturday Night Live. Julio Torres (born February 11, 1987)[1] is a Salvadoran writer, comedian, and actor. The already legendary "Papyrus" sketch on SNL, from when Ryan Gosling hosted in 2017, is an idea that came from a Torres tweet. Julio Torres has been killing it on SNL! We had a small home, so every inch mattered. When and how did you realize this was uncharted territory and a great way in for your comedy?I like that the composition of something can be funny by itself. (Mr. Handey was an exception.) This rarefied comedy stands out on a laugh-hungry show that has long had a populist voice, leaning toward topical jokes, and broadly accessible references. He thought he'd end up as an architect, just like his mom. This interview originally aired in August of 2019. RELATED: SNL: 10 Best Celebrity Cameos Of All Time, Ranked Originally aired in 2006, the music video was a parody of '90s boy bands. Papyrus was developed from one of Torres tweets that Gosling liked, while Kumail Nanjiani came in wanting specifically to work with Torres. Thats Julio Torres username on Instagram, which is his platform for dry observational humor and long-winded dispatches from his companion, Krishaa small rock painted bright orange with big eyes and a sly smile. Armisen and Torres had met when the former hosted SNL. 2 min read. For more information, please see our "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" The significance and quality of Saturday Night Live seems to ebb and flow with each season, dependent on cast, writers, and hosts. Diego Araya Corvaln/HBO Did Lorne Michaels ask if you wanted to do it? Online version is titled "The otherworldly comedy of Julio Torres". As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. At a sleepy show last month in the grim basement of the Broadway Comedy Club, a Midtown spot that feels frozen in time from the 1980s comedy boom, Julio Torres looked at his feet, speaking to . Julio Torres will headline his first hour-long comedy special on the network this summer, EW can reveal exclusively. On his identity as it relates to his comedy, he said in 2020, "I never, never want to claim to speak for anybody else's experience. Julio Torres was born in 1987 in San Salvador, El Salvador. He raised his dyed- blond head and made eye contact before going for the kill: I dont miss cheese. Right after filming the special, Torres chatted with EW via email to give some more insight into his show, how writers are also becoming SNL stars, and his upcoming series Los Espookys. Julio Torres is a powerhouse. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. One of the pre-filmed music video clips, D***In A Box, starring Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake, became an instant Christmas classic and was re-played on television, computer, and phone screens again and again. Torres rose to fame thanks to his viral and dreamy Saturday Night Live sketches, where he worked as a writer from 2016-2019, like "Papyrus" and "Wells For Boys." Comedy journalism online now covers writers rooms obsessively, and social media has also made the artistic process more transparent with comics praising specific sketches. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. I thought, oh wow, now that chair is a star. Julio Torres in his new HBO special My Favorite Shapes . I miss my friends and family.. new bullseye They provide events for people who want to be scared. Its that moment when he notes things really started coming together at SNL. Writer Julio Torres a distinctive new voice on the show's writing staff in season 42 told Seth Meyers that this idea elicited blank stares from his colleagues when he first pitched it. Norm Macdonald. Ten new writers have been hired for this season, the team now including names like Mike DiCenzo, former Fallon writer, and Alex English, a performer from 'That Damn Michael Che.'. I miss being asked to do things. 's 'Wells for Boys' Sketch. Shed make fun of bad design, passing judgment on anything that was too ornate, which always made me laugh. He's a comedian, actor and former writer for Saturday Night Live.. Julio grew up in El Salvador, and spent his entire childhood there. 20. Torres worked as a writer on The Chris Gethard Show before being hired to write for Saturday Night Live. Much of his comedy on Saturday Night Live hinges on empathetic shifts in perspective, showing us the roiling inner life of an animal, an object (as in a hard-boiled sketch from the point of view of a sink having an existential crisis) or a person not known for introspection. The 32-year-old writer, actor, and producer is responsible for some of the best-performing sketches to have aired on Saturday . That might understatement, everything is covered in the stuff. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Julio grew up in El Salvador, and spent his entire childhood there. Anything in particular that you wont ever forget?Same amount of nerves. Some of your stories and anecdotes are rather unique in nature, while others are more personal. This monologue played as flashbacks of chain-store signs and football players took nostalgic tropes of Americana and repurposed them into an immigrants love letter. Here are some of the funniest SNL skits and sketches of all time. It was co-created by Torres, Ana Fabrega and SNL alum Fred Armisen, who invited the two comedians to create this world from an idea he had, Torres says. Julios drawn to asking questions about the status quo, but hes more interested in mining the humor from it than landing on any answers. Julio Torres. It has a crude headmaster. He'll chat about his journey from El Salvador to working at SNL. 9gagDolphinSex 21 days ago. Hired as a writer before the 2016-17 season, comedian Julio Torres immediately began . 22. His comedy is frequently described by critics as "otherworldly" and "surrealist," with elements of the fantastical and a melancholy undercurrent. Im very excited to be doing it, and over the moon that Dave McCary (an SNL segment director who collaborated with Torres on his popular sketches Papyrus and Wells for Boys) is directing, that my mother and sister co-designed the set, and that my friend Sophie Parker made the many gorgeous dioramas youll see. The shapes have lived lives you'd never quite expect. At a sleepy show last month in the grim basement of the Broadway Comedy Club, a Midtown spot that feels frozen in time from the 1980s comedy boom, Julio Torres looked at his feet, speaking to a small crowd in a near monotone. What are you most excited for audiences to see with the premiere of your HBO series Los Espookys?Ana Fabrega playing Tati! Your email address will not be published. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Sometimes that something benefits from my physical manifestation, sometimes not. But this has been changing.
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