Why ‘This Fool’ ramped up the dark jokes

'This Fool' creator Chris Estrada opens up about his desire to present working class people authentically.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 29, 2023 In Season 2 of 'This Fool,' Chris Estrada ramps up the crises and dark jokes The actor-comedian talks about the new season of the Hulu series based loosely on his life and his desire to present working class people authentically. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT He's been a king, chemist and ad exec. But Jared Harris wouldn't mind more physical roles, too Jared Harris discusses starring in Apple TV+'s "Foundation," now in Season 2, his long acting career and what it was like to attend college as a foreign student in the South. SHARE       READ MORE How hilarious 'Barbie' earworm 'I'm Just Ken' brings toxic masculinity to its knees From 'beach-off' to dream ballet, The Times has just #Kenough guidance to help you make sense of the 'Barbie' movie's climactic musical number. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Actor Richard E. Grant processed his grief by writing and name-dropping Richard E. Grant, star of 'Loki,' 'The Lesson' and much more, on how writing his memoir 'A Pocketful of Happiness' helped him grieve for his wife. SHARE       READ MORE Column: Kevin Spacey may have been acquitted. That doesn't mean he should be uncanceled The actor fell from grace not only because of the allegations against him, but because of how he conducted himself as he fended them off. SHARE       READ MORE Director of Sinéad O'Connor doc: We still haven't learned from the backlash against her O'Connor spoke out against a culture of child abuse, misogyny and racism and paid the price. 'Nothing Compares' director Kathryn Ferguson says not enough has changed. SHARE       READ MORE How much did Seattle Swifties 'Shake It Off'? Enough to cause earthquake-like activity Taylor Swift fans attending the singer's Seattle concert last week reportedly caused seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3-magnitude earthquake. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US