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And howYousfinal season will feel bittersweet.
Fans of NetflixsYouare used to hearingPenn Badgleynarrate serial killer Joe Goldbergs inner thoughts.
I think stories of male intimacy, of male love, are ones we need more of.
Below, Badgley shares his own coming-of-age experience and how hellsay goodbye toYouafter five seasons.
When that episode with Alis story dropped, you, Nava, and Sophie had already commissioned the short.
What made this story the one you wanted to give an animated visual?
I think on all fronts, it just really clicked for us.
It stays with you.
Our aim is to uplift; we want people to feel seen and heard.
You moved to Los Angeles and began acting when you were young.
What pivotal events from that coming-of-age period shaped who you are today?
One of the hallmarks of my middle school experience is that I didnt really go to middle school.
So something that marked my middle school years was a really deep sadness coming from a number of places.
You never know until youre there.
There will be a loss.
I will have lost Joe.
I think I will be happy to let him go.
Its the experience, you know?
So I dont even know that Ill have to or be able to let him go.
People will still call me Joe.
What has playing Joe taught you about yourself, and where would you like to see his story end?
Ive learned a lot, honestly.
I really had to meditate on all he represents more than I ever had.
Being in touch with his heart, weirdly, is all that I have left to do.
Hopefully, what were gonna do is something you havent seen yet.
Hopefully, what were gonna do is bring a very, very satisfying end to it all.
But I dont know what that means yet.
I dont know what its gonna look like.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onApril 12, 2023
