Y’lan Noel’s Daniel Character on Insecure has taught him that “You ain’t gotta lie to kick it.”

By: Jarrod Horton

Staff Writer

Y’lan Noel who plays Daniel on the hit show Insecure, talked to Thefader.com about his role on the show and how it relates to his personal life. “Daniel. He’s kind of offbeat the same way I’m offbeat. He’s too quick to forgive people that he really likes, romantic or familial. I’m the same way.” Noel said about the character. He also revealed that if he had his choice he would have liked to play Issa’s original boyfriend Lawrence, instead of  Daniel.  “I read for both of them. But Lawrence was the person I was more interested in playing at first… Lawrence, even though he was sort of a bum, I felt like he reminded me of where I was at that time in my life to be honest. I didn’t have my own space and independence. I was in a transitional time , in the same way Lawrence was.”  he said.  Among other things, Y’lan talked about how the series has showed him “to be honest” and that “You ain’t gotta lie to kick it.” To read the full interview click here.

Source: http://www.thefader.com/2017/09/01/insecure-daniel-interview-ylan-noel

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