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Interview: Tituss Burgess on saying goodbye to ‘Kimmy Schmidt’ and falling in love with Michaela Coel [VIDEO]

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When Tituss Burgess snatched the role of Titus Andromedon on “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” in 2015, he was at a career crossroads. The actor, mostly known for his Broadway credits at the time, was on a break from the stage and got cast on the Netflix show which, despite its pedigree, offered no guarantees.

Now, some five Emmy nominations later, his iconic performance helped make Kimmy Schmidt one of the most beloved comedies of the streaming era and made his face instantly recognizable around the world.

With Titus Andromedon in his rearview mirror, he’s ready to focus on Tituss Burgess. Earlier this summer, he released a music video for his Pride single “Dance MF” and he’s set to host Netflix’s karaoke competition series Sing On!, premiering next month.

Nominated this year for Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie for the final entry in the Schmidterverse, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The ReverendBurgess talked to Daniel Trainor and Sam Stone about the journey he’s been on, the future of live theater, his own foray into music and why he’s so obsessed with Michaela Coel and I May Destroy You.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend is available on Netflix.

Daniel Trainor and Sam Stone

Daniel Trainor is writer, podcaster, son and friend from Los Angeles, California. Originally from Michigan, his love for all things pop culture started early, once using pancakes to bribe his way onto the Oscars red carpet bleachers with his mother. In addition to writing for AwardsWatch, he is an huge sports fan and hosts the LGBTQ sports podcast “Same Team.” One day, he hopes Jane Krakowski will win an Emmy. Sam Stone is a writer and actor based in Brooklyn, New York. He writes humor, culture, and travel among other things, and spends his free time reading about all those things. You can find him on twitter @sam_the_stone or on Instagram @samstone000.

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