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In a September vanityfair.com about it, CBS served up an early n many areas, church atten- article, creator Bryan Wynbrandt release of the pilot episode, Idance has been on the decline (“Gotham”) explained the pur- which the network made avail- as people continue to question pose of the show. able on a variety of platforms — the existence and nature of God. “The hope of the show is to fo- including CBS.com, CBS All Ac- A new television series has the cus on the positive when there is cess, the CBS app, Facebook Pre- potential to spark thoughtful con- so much negative,” Wynbrandt mieres and Twitter — as of Friday, versations about spirituality and said. Aug. 31. CBS executive George religion, for believers and non-be- Before accepting the friend re- Schweitzer had high praise for lievers alike. quest, Miles had been promoting the unique series when the early Brandon Micheal Hall (“The his atheist views on his podcast, release was announced. Mayor”) stars as Miles Finer, an which put him at odds with his fa- “This is a show that deserves atheist whose life is turned up- ther, Rev. Arthur Finer (Joe Mor- advance exposure,” Schweitzer side down when he accepts a so- ton, “Scandal”). A prominent said. “Once people see ‘God cial media friend request from preacher at Harlem’s Trinity Friended Me,’ they respond to its someone claiming to be God in Church, Arthur is, not surprisingly, positive and life-affirming val- “God Friended Me,” airing Sun- hurt by his son’s lack of faith. ues.” day, Oct. 21, on CBS. Through a Miles’ sister, Ali (Javicia Leslie, In the vein of such iconic tele- series of friend suggestions, “Killer Coach,” 2016), works as a vision series as “Touched by an “God” has led Miles to Cara bartender by day and studies psy- Angel” and “Highway to Heav- Violett Beane stars in “God Friended Me” Bloom (Violett Beane, “The chology at night, often offering en,” the show aspires to inspire Flash”), a struggling young jour- up advice to her brother and Cara studied drama at New York’s 2014 for his guest-starring turn actress, having appeared in many viewers as Miles helps those in prestigious Julliard School and as Olivia Pope’s (Kerry Washing- Broadway productions, from nalist who becomes an unlikely as they try to solve the mystery need, whom he finds via “God’s” landed parts in television series ton, “Django Unchained,” 2012) “Pippin” to “Dear Evan Hansen.” sidekick as he inadvertently helps behind the God account. They friend suggestions. Whether he’s such as “Search Party” and “The father, Eli, in ABC’s “Scandal.” Each episode of “God Friended those in need. also enlist the help of Miles’ best saving a doctor from stepping in Mayor” before signing on for He’s also well known for his por- Me” brings the characters closer While the premise may require friend, Rakesh (Suraj Sharma, front of a train or helping Cara re- “God Friended Me.” trayal of Henry Deacon in the Syfy as they search for the truth. The a leap of faith, TV industry pun- “Life of Pi,” 2012), a hacker who connect with her long-lost moth- His new co-stars include an drama may not be everyone’s cup dits seem to have an open mind tries to find information about er (Rachel Bay Jones, “Dear Evan series “Eureka.” about the series, which has been the account. Emmy winner, a Tony winner and “God Friended Me” is the first of tea, but it joins a recent smat- Hansen”), Miles can’t help but some talented up-and-comers. TV wonder if the God account is real- major series role for Leslie, but tering of TV dramas that explore viewers may remember Beane for she’s also appeared in “Mac- spiritual or religious themes, in- ly a hoax or something more. As it her role as Jesse Chamber Wells/ turns out, Miles discovers he has Gyver” and “Chef Julian.” Though cluding NBC’s “The Good Place” Jesse Quick in the popular CW su- she may not be instantly recog- and CBS’s “Living Biblically.” It EnErgy Smart HomES an unexpected connection to perhero series “The Flash.” Hor- Cara: her mother was a nurse to nizable to TV fans, recurring cast seems Miles Finer isn’t the only Low-E Energy Efficient ror film fans may recognize her Energy Efficient R33 Ceiling member Jones is a revered stage one with a thirst for answers. Thermo Mate-Line Windows Light Bulbs his mother, who died of breast from the blockbuster slasher Water Heater Insulation* Gasket cancer when he was still a child. “Truth or Dare” (2018), in which His experiences with the God ac- she played Markie Cameron. Her count soon prompt him to ques- other credits include the TV tion his long-held stance on spiri- shows “The Resident” and “The tuality and religion. Leftovers.” The role is an interesting Indian actor Sharma shot to choice for Hall, whose mother is a fame in the film adaptation of preacher. He’s claimed on more “Life of Pi” (2012), based on the than one occasion that he practi- popular novel. He also appeared Air-Tight cally grew up in a church, but he in the fourth season of Show- Programmable R11 Wall Construction R22 Floor Thermostat hasn’t shied away from tackling time’s political thriller, “Home- Sealed Insulation Improved Duct Work Insulation the role of atheist Miles. 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