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‘Overcompensating’ Stars on the Show’s ‘Nostalgic World of Americana College Hell’ and Plans for Potential Season 2: ‘More Unhinged and Insane’


'Overcompensating' stars Benito Skinner, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone and Adam DiMarco share their hopes for a Season 2.

When making his first series, “Overcompensating,” Benito Skinner wanted to channel the spirit of all his favorite movies and TV shows growing up: “Freaks and Geeks,” “American Pie,” “Clueless,” “Mean Girls” and even “The Real World.” Skinner: I think I had been with the script so long, I just told myself, “Once you get on set allow yourself to be surprised and go with it.” I helped pick this cast of people that I respect and trust too much and I wanted to watch them take the characters and run. Barone: Benny’s given me a bit of a sneak peek of what he sees for the characters if we are lucky enough to get a Season 2, but I think Grace just exploring more of that leadership role in her life and not trying to conform to what other people expect of her.

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