Evil’s Aasif Mandvi talks about what he’ll miss most about the show and playing Ben

As I delve deeper into the captivating world of television, I find myself increasingly mesmerized by the stories that unfold before my eyes. The journey of Ben Sahar, portrayed by the exceptionally talented Asaif Mandvi, is one such tale that has left an indelible mark on me.

Major spoilers ahead for the Evil series finale, now streaming on Paramount+

During our conversation with the actor, we discussed his feelings about leaving the show, the traits of Ben’s character that he’ll carry forward, the implications of the finale on his persona, as well as additional topics.

1428 ELM: How is everyone feeling with the finale about to come out?

AASIF MANDVI: It’s been truly amazing for everyone involved in the show. We’ve always enjoyed ourselves immensely during production, and it’s deeply saddening that it’s coming to an end. I believe the royal family and the cast share this sentiment since this was a unique case where our successful series was unfortunately canceled by Paramount, which seems to be facing some difficult times at present.

It’s disappointing as there’s still a wealth of story left untold by the creators, and it seems that both the actors and the audience are eager to explore more with these characters on this show. It feels unfair that we had to end at our peak, especially considering our success in the streaming charts, where we’re performing better than ever before.

I appreciate how the finale of the series cleverly critiques its own potential cancellation, which mirrors the real-life situation where Paramount decided to end our show. This hidden jab could be seen as both overt and covert.

1428 ELM implies that this conclusion has a sense of freshness, as if it’s the start of another captivating journey, given their upcoming trip to Rome. All we need now is for Ben to make it to Rome with them.

Aasif Mandvi: To be honest, I’m unsure if we can manage that scale of budget, but there are more surprises in store. I’d wager that David and Kristen will return to America. The Kings have always left room for speculation; they didn’t kill off every character except Christine Lahti’s (Sheryl). Even Leland is still alive at the end, which might have seemed unlikely considering the circumstances.

1. As a devoted fan, I can’t help but share my musings about Ben’s finale. It left me yearning for more insights into what lies ahead in his journey.

AASIF MANDVI exclaims in wonder: “Geez, he’s landed a position that pays an annual salary of $650,000! I can’t help but think, which career could possibly offer such remuneration?”

1428 ELM: In terms of the tinfoil and the djinn, and whatnot.

In simpler terms, Mandvi implied that since he no longer participated in the assessor program and stopped battling demons, those issues seemed to disappear.

1428 ELM: It seemed to me that the conclusion suggested there could be ongoing events, as he was taking a phone call on the illusory floor mat.

AASIF MANDVI: He’s rolling it up, though, not standing on it, rolling it up and putting it away.

1428 ELM: Oh yes, you’re right, my bad.

AASIF MANDVI: It seems as though this phase has ended, for the moment, but who knows what may happen next. It’s amusing when I ponder over the fact that they were offering only $65,000 throughout; I wonder, where in New York could one possibly live on such a salary? That apartment Ben has simply wouldn’t be affordable on $65,000.

1428 ELM: That’s a great set. I love that apartment.

What I’ll truly find myself yearning for is the experience of working on that set. There are countless aspects about the show that I will miss, from collaborating with the talented cast members to immersing myself in the writing. However, the joy I derived from temporarily inhabiting that apartment was particularly special.

1428 ELM: Has this series ever provided insightful social commentary. Is there perhaps something you wished you could have explored more, or possibly ideas for further seasons?

As a gaming enthusiast, I find it fascinating. To put it simply, there’s no shortage of dark tales to spin these days. The narrative is never scarce, if you catch my drift.

I’ve often pondered about this, and Robert [King] and I briefly discussed it at the start – a curiosity I’ve held regarding Ben, given his Islamic upbringing. We delved into it a bit, but I felt there was more to explore about different religious backgrounds. There’s an intriguing scene, I believe in season two, where Ben’s Islamic beliefs clash with David’s Catholic faith. I find the concept of how our early religious teachings shape our perspectives on things fascinating. It can lead to its own form of evil, as we witness in today’s world. Instead of focusing on science vs. religion, I’m more interested in exploring how these differing indoctrinations impact our viewpoints.

1428 ELM: After playing as Ben for some time, do you think there are any traits of his personality that you might incorporate into your own character?

AASIF MANDVI: Whenever I need to repair something at home, I often wonder, what would Ben do in this situation? Could I become Ben, could I manage without a plumber? For a moment, I try to convince myself that I can handle it, telling myself, “I am Ben.” However, eventually, I usually have to call a professional.

1428 ELM: Ben the Magnificent.

Character named Aasif Mandvi: Known as “Ben the Magnificent,” he can handle this air conditioning issue, although I usually struggle with tasks like that. What I meant was that Ben’s confidence has always puzzled me because I live my life filled with doubt. However, his competence is questioned in the show. The word I’d use for what he possesses is competency, and I often wish I were as competent as him. Once someone asked me if I would be friends with Ben, to which I replied that I desire to be his friend, but he probably wouldn’t want to be mine. I would be eager to hang out with him, but he might say something like, “Chill out, dude.”

All fours seasons of Evil are now streaming on Paramount+.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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2024-08-23 19:25