Nasim Pedrad Opens Up On The Importance of New Show, Chad , The Awardist, Entertainment Weekly

EW s Gerrad Hall chats with Nasim Pedrad about creating, writing and starring in Chad on TBS. Nasim Pedrad has gone from starring on New Girl to transforming into a new boy. For five years, Pedrad has tried to make Chad, her new TBS comedy in which she, a 39yearold woman, plays the title character, an awkward 14yearold boy who will do whatever it takes to fit in. Entering high school as the series begins, Chad navigates a new landscape, hoping to make friends with the popular kids while balancing an overly obliging best pal, a single (and dating) mother, a doting uncle, an unimpressed little sister, and a flare for the dramatic (as seen in the exclusive clip above). Subscribe to EW , TheAwardist, NasimPedrad, EntertainmentWeekly EW News Flash brings you breaking news and exclusive stories from the world of entertainment. Were always on the pulse with the latest updates in music, TV, movie and celebrity news, and ful