Co-creator Bilal Baig gave television something unique in the form of their Max comedy.
Here, they share what influences their voice, as well as the underrated LGBTQ series.
WithSort Of, Bilal Baig made history.
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“I was curious about exploring a side of Sabi we haven’t seen.
Developing an understanding of what that meant impacted the work the creative shares with the world.
But I look back on those years and remember keeping a lot of thoughts to myself.
Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji on HBO’s ‘Insecure’.HBO
The “potency” of the writing stood out to Baig, who enjoys its twisted humor.
A recent example ispoet Ocean Vuong’s 2019 novelOn Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous.
Insecure
During the development ofSort Of, the co-creators referenced the fresh friendship dynamic betweenIssa and MollyonInsecure.
The ability to live in those quiet moments is something theSort Ofaims to bring to its audience each episode.
It was all really exciting,” Baig says.
The pair met in 2014 when a play Baig had written was being developed.
It feels like a secret weapon," they explain.
The first two seasons ofSort Ofare streaming on Max.
