Exclusive: Nicole Byer And Echo Kellum talks NBC’s Comedy Series ‘Grand Crew’
Airing on Tuesdays at 8:30/7:30c on NBC and available on Peacock, Hulu, and on-demand is the latest comedy series Grand Crew, starring Echo Kellum, Nicole Byer, Justin Cunningham, Aaron Jennings, Grasie Mercedes, and Carl Tart.
From Phil Augusta Jackson (Writer/Producer/Director, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine") and Dan Goor (Creator, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine") comes a new comedy that proves life is better with your crew. This group of young professionals are all trying to navigate the ups and downs of life and love in Los Angeles, and they always find time to gather at their favorite bar to "wine down" and unpack it all. There's Noah, a hopeless romantic too eager to settle down; Nicky, a go-getter in real estate who's adventurous in romance; Sherm, a low-key genius who plays the dating odds; Anthony, whose true love is his career; Wyatt, who's relieved to be married and out of the dating scene; and Fay, who's recently divorced and looking to start fresh in LA. And just like wine, their friendship gets better with time..
Byer who plays Nicky, is best known as the host of Netflix’s Emmy Award-nominated competition baking series “Nailed It!” Byer can also be seen co-hosting TBS’ reboot of “Wipeout,” alongside John Cena. She also voices characters in Amazon’s “Invincibles” and Adult Swim’s “Tuca & Bertie” and will voice the role of Susie Carmichael’s mom, Lucy, in the upcoming reboot of Nickelodeon’s “Rugrats,” which premieres on Paramount+.
Echo Kellum plays Nicky’s brother Noah, will recur in the new FX series “The Old Man,” starring Jeff Bridges. His previous credits include “Arrow,” “You’re the Worst,” “Drunk History,” “Comedy Bang Bang” and a recurring voiceover role on “Rick & Morty.” Still an avid improviser, Kellum performs regularly at UCB with house team Winslow.
BlackFilmandTV.com’s Wilson Morales caught up with Byer and Kellum as they spoke their roles and closeness with the other cast members.