Adam Brody Isn’t Religious, But He Plays a Hot Rabbi in ‘Nobody Wants This’: ‘I Hope Jewish People Like It’
variety.comWilliam Earl Erin Foster’s new rom-com series “Nobody Wants This” — now streaming on Netflix — pairs Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as a meet-cute couple with one major hurdle: He’s a hip (yet devout) rabbi, and she’s a blonde-haired shiksa.
This causes complications in their family and work lives, as the pair discuss love, sex, friends and faith with the easygoing charm that two beloved Millenial actors inevitably conjure.
Plus, they’ve already shared the screen several times, including in the series “House of Lies” and the 2017 film “CHiPs.” Brody spoke with Variety about his relationship with religion, nurturing an onscreen spark with Bell and getting recognized as “The O.C.” favorite Seth Cohen.
I knew about Kristen’s interest in me for it before I read it, and Kristen is a delight and a real talent. She also has an amazing track record, and I thought, “If she’s involved, it’s probably pretty good and I’m excited to read it.” When I read it, I thought Erin had done a really wonderful job with this charming script where I could play something that was both familiar in many ways, and also new in terms of the rabbi elements.
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