Here’s the untold truth of the hilarious Netflix seriesNever Have I Ever.Note: Some minor spoilers ahead.
Her books are actually what inspired Netflix to reach out, Kaling revealed toThe New York Times.
Kaling wrote and created the series alongsideTheMindy Projectwriter-producer Lang Fisher.
But she had some tough competition before landing the role that would change her life.
“I’m lying on my couch, ready to take a nice afternoon nap.
“They said, ‘You’re the expert.
It’s possible you’ve also seen her on Hulu’sRamyor in smaller roles onpopular seriesHouse of CardsandBetter Call Saul.
The Indian-American actress described her character Nalini toVogueas a “freaking hilarious mom” and she’s not wrong.
“I really wanted to speak to kids now.”
Its star, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, is a South Asian Canadian actor.
She toldVarietythat it was refreshing to play a lead Indian character.
Her fellow actors and TV best friends are just as racially diverse, according toVulture.
Likewise, one of the show’s heartthrobs is half Japanese.
What’s more, the series’ many female characters defy stereotypes and are far from subservient.
The Netflix series also addresses issues within the Asian-American community when it comes to topics like mental health.
In the series, Devi is shown on various occasions talking to a therapist following her father’s death.
Ultimately, the star hopes it starts an honest conversation.
Mindy Kaling also hopes that this series opens the door for other shows.
“To me it would be great if there is more L.G.B.T.Q.
content for Indian people.
I feel like that is almost never talked about.
In some Indian communities there’s still a stigma attached tocoming out,” Kaling toldThe New York Times.
“We wanted the kids to really look their age.”
And her wish came true for the most part.
What about Jaren Lewison, who portrays Ben Gross?
However, actor Darren Barnet, who plays Paxton, is the quintessential adult actor playing a teen.
He was 29 when the series premiered on Netflix, according toNewsweek.
At least that makes it not creepy to have a crush on him, right?
Something co-creator Mindy Kaling is all too familiar with.
Her mother died in 2012 after losing her battle with cancer,USA Todayreported.
In the show, Nalini is a dermatologist; Kaling’s mother was an OB-GYN.
However, Kaling and her mother were close while Devi and her mom have more of a strained relationship.
She takes action, by doing a hip TikTokvideowith friends for example.
“Never Have I Everco-creator Lang Fisher quipped, “We want our losers out in the crowd.”
“We all vibe really well, and it shows onscreen,” Rodriguez said.
The friendships don’t end there.
This is not just me, this is all of the cast.
We all love you and think you’re so grounded.”
“We dressed up as theScooby Doogang.
“With a chiseled jawline and a tight shirt, he looks jacked.”
“Because I was just like, ‘Oh, gosh, that is just so me.’
