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Her other credits TV Media Mayor”) stars as Miles Finer, an unlikely sidekick as he inadver- pose of the show. train or helping Cara reconnect include the TV shows “The Resi- atheist whose life is turned upside tently helps those in need. “The hope of the show is to fo- with her long-lost mother (Rachel dent” and “The Leftovers.” n many areas, church attendance down when he accepts a social While the premise may require cus on the positive when there is Bay Jones, “Dear Evan Hansen”), Indian actor Sharma shot to Ihas been on the decline as peo- media friend request from some- a leap of faith, TV industry pundits so much negative,” Wynbrandt Miles can’t help but wonder if the fame in the film adaptation of ple continue to question the exis- one claiming to be God in “God seem to have an open mind about said. God account is really a hoax or “Life of Pi” (2012), based on the tence and nature of God. A new Friended Me,” airing Sunday, Oct. the series, which has been fea- Before accepting the friend re- something more. As it turns out, popular novel. He also appeared in television series has the potential 21, on CBS. Through a series of tured in such high-profile publica- quest, Miles had been promoting Miles discovers he has an unex- the fourth season of Showtime’s to spark thoughtful conversations friend suggestions, “God” has led tions as Vanity Fair and Variety. In a his atheist views on his podcast, pected connection to Cara: her political thriller, “Homeland.” about spirituality and religion, for Miles to Cara Bloom (Violett September vanityfair.com article, which put him at odds with his fa- mother was a nurse to his mother, Morton won an Emmy in 2014 for believers and non-believers alike. Beane, “The Flash”), a struggling creator Bryan Wynbrandt ther, Rev. Arthur Finer (Joe Morton, who died of breast cancer when his guest-starring turn as Olivia “Scandal”). A prominent preacher he was still a child. His experiences Pope’s (Kerry Washington, “Djan- at Harlem’s Trinity Church, Arthur with the God account soon prompt go Unchained,” 2012) father, Eli, in is, not surprisingly, hurt by his him to question his long-held ABC’s “Scandal.” He’s also well son’s lack of faith. Miles’ sister, Ali stance on spirituality and religion. known for his portrayal of Henry (Javicia Leslie, “Killer Coach,” The role is an interesting choice Deacon in the Syfy series “Eure- 2016), works as a bartender by for Hall, whose mother is a preach- ka.” day and studies psychology at er. He’s claimed on more than one “God Friended Me” is the first night, often offering up advice to occasion that he practically grew major series role for Leslie, but her brother and Cara as they try to up in a church, but he hasn’t shied she’s also appeared in “Mac- solve the mystery behind the God away from tackling the role of Gyver” and “Chef Julian.” Though account. They also enlist the help atheist Miles. The actor studied she may not be instantly recogniz- of Miles’ best friend, Rakesh (Suraj drama at New York’s prestigious able to TV fans, recurring cast Sharma, “Life of Pi,” 2012), a Julliard School and landed parts in member Jones is a revered stage hacker who tries to find informa- television series such as “Search actress, having appeared in many tion about the account. Party” and “The Mayor” before Broadway productions, from “Pip- In an effort to promote the signing on for “God Friended Me.” pin” to “Dear Evan Hansen.” show and get people talking about His new co-stars include an Each episode of “God Friended it, CBS served up an early release Emmy winner, a Tony winner and Me” brings the characters closer of the pilot episode, which the net- some talented up-and-comers. TV as they search for the ultimate work made available on a variety viewers may remember Beane for truth. The drama may not be every- of platforms — including CBS. her role as Jesse Chamber Wells/ one’s cup of tea, but it joins a re- com, CBS All Access, the CBS app, Jesse Quick in the popular CW su- cent smattering of TV dramas that Facebook Premieres and Twitter perhero series “The Flash.” Horror explore spiritual or religious — as of Friday, Aug. 31. CBS exec- film fans may recognize her from themes, including NBC’s “The utive George Schweitzer had high Good Place” and CBS’s “Living praise for the unique series when the blockbuster slasher “Truth or Biblically.” the early release was announced. Dare” (2018), in which she played “This is a show that