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In a Sep- include the TV shows “The Resi- TV Media tember vanityfair.com article, cre- dent” and “The Leftovers.” ator Bryan Wynbrandt (“Gotham”) Indian actor Sharma shot to n many areas, church attendance explained the purpose of the show. fame in the film adaptation of “Life Ihas been on the decline as peo- “The hope of the show is to fo- of Pi” (2012), based on the popular ple continue to question the exis- cus on the positive when there is novel. He also appeared in the tence and nature of God. A new so much negative,” Wynbrandt fourth season of Showtime’s politi- television series has the potential said. cal thriller, “Homeland.” Morton to spark thoughtful conversations Before accepting the friend re- won an Emmy in 2014 for his about spirituality and religion, for quest, Miles had been promoting guest-starring turn as Olivia Pope’s believers and non-believers alike. his atheist views on his podcast, (Kerry Washington, “Django Un- Brandon Micheal Hall (“The which put him at odds with his fa- chained,” 2012) father, Eli, in ABC’s Mayor”) stars as Miles Finer, an ther, Rev. Arthur Finer (Joe Morton, “Scandal.” He’s also well known “Scandal”). A prominent preacher atheist whose life is turned upside for his portrayal of Henry Deacon at Harlem’s Trinity Church, Arthur down when he accepts a social in the Syfy series “Eureka.” is, not surprisingly, hurt by his son’s media friend request from some- “God Friended Me” is the first lack of faith. Miles’ sister, Ali (Javi- major series role for Leslie, but one claiming to be God in “God cia Leslie, “Killer Coach,” 2016), Friended Me,” airing Sunday, Oct. she’s also appeared in “Mac- works as a bartender by day and Gyver” and “Chef Julian.” Though 21, on CBS. Through a series of studies psychology at night, often friend suggestions, “God” has led she may not be instantly recogniz- offering up advice to her brother able to TV fans, recurring cast Miles to Cara Bloom (Violett and Cara as they try to solve the Beane, “The Flash”), a struggling member Jones is a revered stage mystery behind the God account. actress, having appeared in many young journalist who becomes an They also enlist the help of Miles’ unlikely sidekick as he inadvertent- Broadway productions, from “Pip- best friend, Rakesh (Suraj Sharma, pin” to “Dear Evan Hansen.” ly helps those in need. “Life of Pi,” 2012), a hacker who Violett Beane stars in “God Friended Me” Each episode of “God Friended While the premise may require a tries to find information about the the pilot episode, which the net- Bay Jones, “Dear Evan Hansen”), His new co-stars include an Me” brings the characters closer leap of faith, TV industry pundits account. work made available on a variety Miles can’t help but wonder if the Emmy winner, a Tony winner and as they search for the ultimate seem to have an open mind about In an effort to promote the show of platforms — including CBS.com, God account is really a hoax or some talented up-and-comers. TV truth. The drama may not be every- the series, which has been featured and get people talking about it, CBS All Access, the CBS app, Face- something more. As it turns out, viewers may remember Beane for in such high-profile publications as CBS served up an early release of one’s cup of tea, but it joins a re- book Premieres and Twitter — as Miles discovers he has an unex- her role as Jesse Chamber Wells/ cent smattering of TV dramas that of Friday, Aug. 31. CBS executive pected connection to Cara: her Jesse Quick in the popular CW su- explore spiritual or religious George Schweitzer had high praise mother was a nurse to his mother, perhero series “The Flash.” Horror themes, including NBC’s “The Karen Gibson School of Dance for the unique series when the ear- who died of breast cancer when he film fans may recognize her from Good Place” and CBS’s “Living Announces ly release was announced. was still a child. His experiences the blockbuster slasher “Truth or Biblically.” It seems Miles Finer “This is a show that deserves with the God account soon prompt Dare” (2018), in which she played isn’t the only one with a thirst for Registration of Fall Dance Classes advance exposure,” Schweitzer him to question his long-held answers. said. “Once people see ‘God stance on spirituality and religion. Markie Cameron. Her other credits For More Information or to Register Friended Me,’ they respond to its The role is an interesting choice positive and life-affirming values.” for Hall, whose mother is a preach- Call Karen Gibson Jenkins 276-2756 or 276-4631 In the vein of such iconic televi- er. 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