Evan Jachelski stars as Spooner in the hit comedy series Rooster on HBO Max opposite Steve Carell. With credits including appearances in Dave and Ted, Evan continues to build a reputation for his versatility, comedic timing, and dedication to storytelling. This rising star shared 11 new and exciting things about himself.
This comedy series "Rooster" is set on a college campus centering on author Greg Russo’s (Steve Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter Katie (Charly Clive). It also stars Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai.
His Favorite Movies
On his favorite movies, he said, "I'm a big Quentin Tarantino fan. My all-time favorite is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, followed closely by Pulp Fiction. I also love Beautiful Boy with Steve Carell, so it was really special getting to meet him and work with him in Rooster.
Favorite Series to Binge
His favorite series to binge-watch is Scrubs. "I love that show. Bill Lawrence created it, and Zach Braff—who I'm a big fan of—actually directed a couple of episodes," he said.
Evan's Favorite Cheat Meal
His favorite cheat meal is "Raising Cane's chicken tenders." "They are so good," he admitted.
On This Stage of His Life
On the title of the current chapter of his life, he revealed, “The Climb.”
“This is a moment in my life where I’m putting my best foot forward and I’m doing all I can to keep climbing. I have so much gratitude in my heart and I am really happy with where I am at,” he acknowledged.
Favorite Motto to Live by
His favorite motto to live by is: "Chase your dreams and believe in yourself!"
The Best Advice Even Jachelski Says He Has Ever Been Given
On the best advice he has ever been given, he shared, "As an actor, trust your instincts. Don't try to tailor your performance to what you think the audience wants—always follow your gut."
Favorite Sports to Watch and to Play
His favorite sport to watch and to play is "football." "I wasn't much of a hockey fan growing up, but I've really come to love it now," he noted.
How Evan Jachelski Unwinds
His favorite hobbies to unwind and relax include "watching TV and cooking." "I like to spend some time in the kitchen when I can," he said.
His Favorite Music
His favorite music is "yacht music." "It's a classic rock subgenre with artists like Hall & Oates, the Doobie Brothers, and The Eagles," he said.
If Evan Jachelski Could Have a Superpower it Would Be...
If he were to have any superpower, it would be "the ability to fly."
If Evan Was Not an Actor He Might Be...
Outside of entertainment, he would have been a "professional baseball player." "Playing for the Mets would be pretty amazing," he exclaimed.
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Evan Jacheslki and Maximo Salas in ‘Rooster.’
Photo Credit: Katrina Marcinowski, HBO Max.