‘Connecting’ — Photos

By:

Christina Casiano

October 8, 2020 3:18PM EDT

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‘Connecting’ — Photos

‘Connecting’ — Photos — ‘Connecting…’ is an ensemble comedy series that premieres Oct. 8 on NBC. The show follows a group of friends trying to stay close (and sane) through video chats as they share the highs and lows of these extraordinary times. ‘Connecting…’ stars Otmara Marrero as Annie, Ely Henry as Rufus, Preacher Lawson as Ben, Parvesh Cheena as Darius, Jill Knox as Michelle, Keith Powell as Garrett, and Shakina Nayfack as Ellis. The series will consist of 8 episodes, all of which were shot virtually. ‘There are positives and negatives. It’s nice to be able to have lunch in your own house instead of catering food, and it’s a little difficult. You kind of miss the ease of just being in a space with people and being more demonstrative with how you want something to be with the cameras or anything else. But it’s just a lot of explaining,’ creator and EP Martin Gero said. See more photos of ‘Connecting…’ in our gallery now.

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Preacher Lawson

Preacher Lawson — Preacher Lawson stars as Ben. The comedian is an ‘AGT’ alum!

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Otmara Marrero

Otmara Marrero — Otmara Marrero stars as Annie. She recently starred alongside Sydney Sweeney in the 2019 movie ‘Clementine.’

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Parvesh Cheena

Parvesh Cheena — Parvesh Cheena plays Darius. He’s known for his roles on ‘Outsourced’ and ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.’

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Jill Knox

Jill Knox — Jill Knox stars as Michelle. This is her breakout role.

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Keith Powell

Keith Powell — Keith Powell plays Garret. He’s known for playing James ‘Toofer’ Spurlock on ’30 Rock’ and he is Jill Knox’s husband!

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Ely Henry

Ely Henry — Ely Henry stars as Rufus. He’s known for his roles in ‘Smallfoot’ and ‘Mean Girls.’

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Shakina Nayfack

Shakina Nayfack — Shakina Nayfack plays Ellis. She is making history as the first transgender person to have a starring role in a network comedy.

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