In this heartfelt and humorous episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Angie Martinez engages in an intimate conversation with the trailblazing stand-up comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery.
Beginning in the underground comedy clubs in Chicago, IL in the early 2000s, Lil Rel Howery was part of arguably the greatest era of comedians to come out of the windy city featuring Deon Cole, Deray Davis, among many others.
During an interview with Angie Martinez, Howery discusses his comedic journey starting with many stops and starts projects, along with finally catching his big break and never looking back. Rel also talks about his latest film project and what’s next for his career.
Lil Rel Howery: Comedian, actor, writer, and producer Lil Rel Howery is a movie star. His role as TSA agent Rod Williams in the Oscar-winning instant classic Get Out (2017), written and directed by Jordan Peele ushered Howery into superstar status. His keen ability to mesh humor and honor resonated so deeply with audiences that Howery became not only the breakout star but a cultural champion. Winner of the Best Comedic Performance in a Movie at the MTV Movie & Television Awards, nominated for IMAGE Award for Best Supporting Actor and crowned Bernie Mac Comedy King of the Year, Howery is experiencing success at a rate bestowed upon few in Hollywood’s history. As Howery ascends, he also had the lead role in the film Uncle Drew, and guest stars alongside Issa Rae in the fearlessly funny HBO smash comedy series Insecure as Quentin.
