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How’s this for a creature consolation? Joel McHale is again main one other pack of lovable oddballs in an unlikely setting, solely this time, as an alternative of a neighborhood school, they’re defending the neighborhood.
McHale stars within the sharp new comedy, Animal Control, as Frank Shaw, one of many long-suffering officers working for a Seattle animal-control division. He tells us extra.
I believe your followers are going to like seeing you in one other ensemble comedy surrounded by quirky characters, like your accomplice Fred “Shred” Taylor (Michael Rowland), an excellent cheery ex–professional snowboarder, and your awkward boss, Emily Price (Vella Lovell, Mr. Mayor).
Joel McHale: Well, aren’t all of us quirky? [Laughs] No, that is undoubtedly a bizarre group. I used to be drawn to it as a result of the characters are so darn well-drawn. And it’s one thing we don’t actually see, similar to how we by no means noticed neighborhood faculties on TV.
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Have you ever known as animal management your self?
Honest fact, I’ve by no means known as animal management. But I’ve captured two child rattlesnakes — one in my previous home and one at my neighbor’s throughout the road.
Do you entice snakes? Because you tangle with one within the second episode.
I like snakes, yeah. My cousin grew up in Calabasas [California]. We would go within the desert and catch snakes. So all concern of snakes left. They’re completely docile in the event that they’re not hungry. [Laughs]
Were there a number of actual animals on set?
There was an actual kangaroo. [And if you’ve seen promo photos,] we have been clearly with the ostriches, proper? I did find out about ostriches. Teenage ostriches are like golden retrievers. They’re very blissful and actually they usually’ll simply stroll as much as you and be like, Hi, what are you doing?
Clearly, you’re an animal particular person.
I really like them. My spouse was like, “This is a perfect job for you.” And simply have a look at my Instagram. We have three canines.
Speaking of Instagram, you posted in regards to the present with a caption that your Community pal Ken Jeong had “better come on the show or else.”
I haven’t locked him in but as a result of this occurred so quick. If we get a second season, Ken higher do it. He is busier than I’m and I’m an OCD workaholic. I nonetheless can’t consider to at the present time that somebody pays me to behave or carry out. [Laughs] It’s ridiculous.
Animal Control, Series Premiere Thursday, February 16, 9/8c, Fox