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Andrew Rannells on His First Meeting With Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman
The Book of Mormon in 2011.His comedic timing and overall stage presence was perfect for Elder Price, a role created and written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and it introduced him to a mainstream audience that might not have known him otherwise.Rannells was 32 when The Book of Mormon lifted him to new heights. Since then, he’s become a household name playing a string of unforgettable queer characters in TV and film, including starring roles in Girls, The New Normal, and most recently in Netflix’s The Boys in the Band (directed by Joe Mantello) and the upcoming The Prom, both based on Broadway productions.The Boys in the Band, written by Mart Crowley, holds a special place for the actor.