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The series follows the friendship between Riley, a combat veteran, and Awalmir (Al), an interpreter from Afghanistan who helped the former while he served in the Marines. As they readjust to their normal lives in Columbus, Ohio, Al moves in with Riley and meets his father Art. He later learns Riley is going through a divorce with his wife Vanessa, ...
Main
1. Adhir Kalyan as Awalmir Karimi, an interpreter from Afghanistan (born in Kandahar and moved to Kabul) who also goes by Al 2. Parker Youngas Riley Dugan, a Marine combat veteran trying to readjust to civilian life in Ohio 3. Elizabeth Alderferas Lizzie Dugan, the daughter of Art and the younger sister of Riley 4. Kelli Gossas Vanessa, Riley's estranged wife and the mother of their daughter 5. Dean Norrisas Art Dugan, a veteran and the father of Riley and Lizzie 6. Farrah Mackenzie as Hazel...
Recurring
1. Brian Thomas Smithas Freddy, Vanessa's Canadian boyfriend 2. Rachel Bay Jonesas Lois, Art's new love interest 3. Azita Ghanizadaas Ariana (season 2; guest season 1), Kasim's daughter and Al's love interest 4. Amanda Paytonas Holly, Riley's girlfriend 5. Blake Clarkas Wayne (season 2), Riley's therapist 6. John Ross Bowieas Professor Brett Williams (season 2), Al's university professor and Lizzie's love interest 7. Jayma Maysas Cindy (season 2)
Guest
1. Patrick Cage as Michael, Lizzie's late fiancé 2. Zarmina Hamidi as Gul Bashra, Al's strict mother 3. Wali Habib as Zubair, Al's cousin 4. Sitara Attaie as Hassina, Al's sister 5. Susan Ruttanas Mrs. Foster, Al's neighbor 6. Riki Lindhome as Chloe, a car dealershipmanager who sells Al a car 7. Zadran Wali as Kasim, the owner of a restaurant Al visits 8. Nikki Crawford as Barbara, Art's date 9. Patrick Fischleras Clint, a rude client 10. Fahim Anwar as Mo (season 2) 11. Clyde Kusatsu as Doct...
Development and casting
On October 10, 2019, it was reported that a television pilot titled United States of Al from Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch, and Maria Ferrari had received a large production commitment from CBS. In December, Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young were cast as the leading characters on the show, with Dean Norris, Kelli Goss, and Elizabeth Alderfer joining the series the following year, and Farrah Mackenzie being cast soon after. On joining the comedy series after his main role in the drama series Breaking...
Filming
United States of Al was filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, but it is set in Columbus, Ohio.
Critical response
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 31% based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 4.4/10. The website's critical consensus states, "United States of Al is well-meaning in its ambitions, but its limp humor and the one-dimensionality of its titular character proves that the road to dud sitcom can be paved with good intentions." On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 52 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews"...
Emily Ann Brandstetter is known for United States of Al (2021), Schooled (2019) and Young & Hungry (2014).
May 26, 2021 · Learn their process for crafting the multi-cam comedy, from how their personal experiences inform the show's stories to how they use comedy to explore subjects such as immigration, cultural differences, and trauma. Panelists:
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Emily Ann Brandstetter. Writer: United States of Al. Emily Ann Brandstetter is known for United States of Al (2021), Schooled (2019) and Young & Hungry (2014).
