‘Ptolemy Grey’ star Samuel L. Jackson, and ‘The Other Two’ leads Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver

EW Sr. Awards Editor Gerrad Hall and writer/staff editor Sydney Bucksbaum dive into the packed race for Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series, which includes ‘The Other Two’ stars Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver. They are also guests this week for a hilarious conversation about some of season 2’s biggest moments for their characters Brooke and Cary, including Cary’s nude picture leak and Brooke’s intimate connection with ex Lance. And ‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey’ star and executive producer Samuel L. Jackson explains his personal connection to the story of his character, who has Alzheimer’s, and the very long road to getting the limited series made. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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