Barry actor Anthony Carrigan said he was "floored" by the opportunity to reveal more about his character NoHo Hank, after his sexuality was confirmed in Season 3, Episode 1.The latest season of Barry returned to HBO on Sunday night with series regulars Bill Hader, Henry Winkler, Sarah Goldberg and Stephen Root returning alongside Carrigan.
Episode 1, "forgiving jeff," is set six months after the explosive events of the Season 2 finale.While many of the characters found themselves in different, often uncomfortable situations, NoHo Hank developed a heartwarming relationship in that time.
Anthony Carrigan spoke to Newsweek regarding the development of his character.Spoiler warning for plot point of Barry Season 3 Episode 1.The sexuality of the unusually positive, detail-oriented Chechen mobster NoHo Hank was previously only discussed in fan forums and chatrooms.
However, the Season 3 premiere of Barry addressed the topic head on by confirming that Hank is now in a relationship with rival Bolivian mafia leader, Cristobal Sifuentes (Michael Irby).Carrigan admits the latest revelation about Hank feels like finding the final piece of his character's puzzle."Yeah, I certainly think that it's yet another door that's opened in terms of who Hank is," he told Newsweek.