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I am British actor Chris Geere, star of FXX’s “You’re the Worst.” AMA!
Short Bio I’m Chris Geere, lead of FXX’s critically acclaimed comedy, “You’re the Worst.” I play Jimmy Shive-Overly, a brash, narcissistic and self-destructive writer in a relationship with Gretchen Cutler (Aya Cash). Aside from acting, I’m married to a beautiful singer/songwriter, Jennie, and have one young son, Freddie. I love woodworking and watching soccer (football to me!).
You can find me in season three of “You’re the Worst" airing Wednesdays at 10:00pm ET/PT on FX Networks. If you need to catch up, seasons one and two are available to stream on Hulu.
My Proof https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ_YgyOh6dP/?taken-by=cwgeere&hl=en
ChrisGeere23 karma
Firstly thank you, that means a lot. Secondly, I doubt it. He's his own worst critic and therefore enemy!
Frajer21 karma
How is Jimmy able to afford the rent without the help of Edgar and Gretchen?
ChrisGeere36 karma
Great question. We constantly are questioning that on set. It must have been one hella successful 1st novel.
la_xu18 karma
Hi Chris, I'm so excited for the 3rd season and thank you for doing the AmA!
My question is: what would be on your personal Sunday Funday itinerary, and who on the cast would be most likely to get wasted?
ChrisGeere29 karma
Personal Sunday Funday is day drinking at a soccer match. Some real posh ass meal and tequila.
Me
ChrisGeere25 karma
She was the SWEETEST woman and I hope we get to bring her back. And yes, if I ever need insurance..I will go to her.
megapull14 karma
First off, thanks for being a part of my all-time favorite TV show, I love every minute of it.
Second: Phil Collins or Peter Gabriel?
Fzpeter14 karma
Hey! What was the hardest scene/episode of You're the worst to film? And do you feel sometimes after filming that you stayed in character?
ChrisGeere32 karma
Trying to understand Gretchen's depression was by far the hardest thing. I would have 2 pages of full diaglouge and she would be catatonic on the couch w no response. Usually Aya gives me everything I need to simply react. It was like doing a monologue- great challenge. This year has been a new challenge altogether.
And yes, it takes me quite awhile to shed Jimmy from my head.
topernicus13 karma
When can we finally enjoy you as The Doctor? And would you mind giving me a lift in the TARDIS to then?
DocKillinger12 karma
If you could give your fictional counterpart any piece of advice to be less Worst, what would it be?
ChrisGeere12 karma
I love 24 but going along with the show I would LOVE to sew Jimmy in a guest role in NCIS LA.
ChrisGeere40 karma
It varies from episode to episode but I think I will have to go with Lindsey.
SlightlyChunkyCharli12 karma
The season premiere was fantastic. Did you get a heads up during the break that you would be nude helping Aya "take the floor" this season opener or did they just spring that on you at the table read?
ChrisGeere16 karma
A. we don't have table reads B. We found out 2 weeks before...we rarely get a heads up about anything.
tovias12 karma
Do you and the rest of the cast hangout together when you're not filming the show?
J3WZ1LL412 karma
JIMMY STUPID THREE NAMES!? Thanks for joining us for an AMA! I actually have two questions.
1) What has been the funniest moment behind the scenes working with the awesome cast you guys have at YTW?
2) Besides the shows amazing writing YTW features a similarly incredible soundtrack. What has been your favorite song in an episode?
ChrisGeere22 karma
Two good questions!
Funniest moment BTS Aya and I had to drink fake bloody mary's which consisted of warm tomato juice. yogurt. Tabasco and a stick of carrot. We couldn't film because we were trying not to throw up.
Everything from the S2 finale including Kether's singing!
itsmeagentcodybanks12 karma
Hey Chris! Big fan!! What's the favorite thing you've worked on? And does You're the Worst have any improv in it?
ChrisGeere13 karma
YTW is my favorite but I did commercial for Coke Zero which was great fun.
There is next to no improv whats so ever. The scripts are too good!
irishstevenj10 karma
Do you root for/have any issues with your dad regarding any particular real football team?
ChrisGeere14 karma
Jimmy says something to Edgar next week that is possibly the meanest thing I have ever heard him say. My new fav.
mm8259 karma
Chris, my favorite part of you're the worst is Jimmy and Vernon, The interactions between those two characters are some of the funniest parts of the show, such polar opposites who can bond over their relationship with a crazy woman. What's one movie that both of them would enjoy?
ChrisGeere7 karma
I think they would enjoy Transformers. They wouldn't have to think too much but could tear it apart afterwards!
whiskytengo9 karma
When you have scenes when you are eating Edgar's delicious creations, is it actual real, decent food, or are you just acting like it is?
ChrisGeere17 karma
It is always delicious yet I have to remember that whatever I choose to eat in the first take I must also eat in take 38!
parkman478 karma
Chris, I love the show - consider it the best show to have come out of 2014.
With that in mind, can you please send me Gretchen's poster from "your" room?
I need that jazzy cat.
GBSii8 karma
Sometimes Jimmy's rants, ramblings and insults remind me a bit of Mark and Jez from Peep Show, are you a fan, and who are some of your comedic/acting influences?
ChrisGeere11 karma
Such a Peep Show fan! Huge Inbetweeners fan to work with those kinds of people would be incredible.
Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais and Steve Coogan all influences!
MusicIsTheWay8 karma
How long did it take you to get used to driving in the CORRECT side of the road here in Britain's favorite offspring of a nation?
Also, I love the episode where you guys try to act responsibly and end up doing a bunch of drugs.
ChrisGeere13 karma
I get beeped at every. single. day. Not for being too fast, but for being too slow.
One day I had to do a scene with a full camera rig attached to the car & it was terrifying.
re: episode. Me Too! Thanks
huge_ox8 karma
If you could have a cross over show with any other show currently in production, what would you choose and why? Doesn't even need to be same "universe".
ChrisGeere13 karma
I love 24 but going along with the show I would LOVE to sew Jimmy in a guest role in NCIS LA.
ChrisGeere50 karma
sleepy bitches don't deserve real phones.
or
(in pillow fort) you stayed.
Tokens_Only7 karma
Chris, the relationship between Jimmy and his father obviously form a pretty big component of his character. Do you have anything in your own childhood that gave you inspiration there, or did you have to fuel that entirely with imagination?
ChrisGeere6 karma
we are products of our childhoods so of course there are similarities. But Jimmy's relationship with his father is very different from my own.
ChrisGeere3 karma
we are products of our childhoods so of course there are similarities. But Jimmy's relationship with his father is very different from my own.
blessedbetheslacker7 karma
Regarding the flashback episode of season 1 (episode 9), did you guys shoot that along with the pilot, or were the episodes made in the order they were aired?
Would we get to see Jimmy's mother at some point?
"Castle" had the titular character's books published in real life, and so did "Californication" and Hank Moody. Is there even a remote chance that we could actually read "Congratulations, You're Dying" for ourselves? Maybe at least Jimmy's "erotic tales"?
Are the breakfasts Edgar cooks actually being eaten by you guys? For that matter, is Desmin Borges as good a cook as his character?
Does the boy who plays Killian also hang out with the rest of you guys on set?
ChrisGeere5 karma
we shot flashback ep 6 months later. The continuity department were all over it.
I hope we see Jimmy's mother... I have a feeling that she might be a little wild.
When Killian comes to set we all have to mind our language, though it doesn't always work.
ljamos6 karma
The last Sunday Funday this season isn't really the last one ever, is it? They've been some of my favorite episodes of the other seasons!
ChrisGeere6 karma
We go out with a bang but for now I think we are done. You can never tell with Stephen though.
ChrisGeere7 karma
Every so often we do stuff in the crematorium and it is actually rather beautiful. Look out for it again this season.
GBSii6 karma
We never see Jimmy cook but what's your favourite thing to cook? Also, as an irishman and a huge fan of British comedy I love how at times because of Jimmy's dry British wit the show is almost a crossover between British and American sit coms
ChrisGeere8 karma
I am a BIG fan of cooking. Sometimes I make a curry from scratch! It takes ages but everyone seems to like it.
Yakuza_6 karma
I don't want to force you to write a biography here, but what piqued your interests in acting? What made you pursue that career as a brit? I'm american and never left home, so I'm unaware of the influence in the U.K.
ChrisGeere8 karma
Strong question. I had the choice of following my dreams or taking a sensible route so many people told me to be sensible. Surround yourself with good people. Trust them and never have a plan B.
hannainthecity6 karma
If Jimmy could live anywhere else in Los Angeles, which part of the city would live up to his standards? Side question, what is your favorite part of LA?
ChrisGeere8 karma
he would live anywhere apart from Bev Hills.
My fav is WeHo but if I were to love here I would probably go Eastside.
KhalReesesPieces6 karma
What's the best story you have from being blackout drunk?
Ps, I LOVE this show. I've been watching it on repeat for the last two weeks getting psyched for Season 3.
monthsbehind6 karma
Hi Chris! Thanks for the AMA. My boyfriend says you're the best part of You're the Worst!
Can we PLEASE get the recipe for breakfast tots? Also, have you and the cast ever actually drank trash juice?
ChrisGeere15 karma
I had no idea what breakfast tots were being British. I think Edgar should write a cookbook, right?
Trash juice on set is sever amounts of kool-aid and warm water with floating fruit. Sound delicious!
aus10ideas6 karma
Do you have any other upcoming roles besides YTW we can also look forward to?
ChrisGeere11 karma
I shot an awesome horror comedy in Mexico that is called Deadtectives. I will keep you posted!
bferret5 karma
What was your favorite episode of YTW the film?
Any specifics moments stand out to you?
ChrisGeere7 karma
Fav ep was tennis match I think it was ep 8 from S1.
Any moment where Gretchen and Jimmy declare their feelings for each other are exciting to do, as it shows they are finally progressing.
ChrisGeere10 karma
There is a reason why Will Smith is the movie star he is- a kind, generous, awesome guy. Such a pleasure to work with him.
sbwv095 karma
Chris/Jimmy, This show is just fantastic and really helps people like myself, 30-somethings struggling with mental health issues. To me, at least, the show gets everything right and has actually helped in my treatment and progress by just knowing that I'm not alone.
My question is, have you have ever had to experience living with mental illness, whether as a caretaker/partner or suffering with it yourself? Your work is always spot on and you and Aya have outstanding chemistry. Thanks for what you do.
ChrisGeere8 karma
Thank you for such a lovely comment. yes, I have had personal demons that I have had to deal with the first and most important rule, is as you said, to recognize that you are not alone.
Actuallykb5 karma
Hey, what's it like being on the best show on tv at the moment and when did you realise that this show was going to be a hit?
the_electric_gigolo5 karma
What's your favourite Radiohead album? I imagine that Jimmy would hate them, though
andreiprobabil5 karma
Hiya, first of all me and my girlfriend love your show. Could you tell me a funny behind the scenes moment?
ChrisGeere10 karma
This season I have to eat a raw egg. Please feel for me when you see it, I was genuinely sick.
sarah_cate14 karma
Hi Chris! Thanks for doing this, I am a huge fan of the show. Question: in what ways are you like Jimmy? Is there any one in real life that you draw inspiration for Jimmy from?
ChrisGeere9 karma
We both like day drinking.
Jimmy says the things we all wish we could say and are really thinking.
Hoosierfj4 karma
Tomorrow is Star Trek's 50th Anniversary, if you were on the Enterprise what would be your job?
isthisoktoo4 karma
Hey Chris, love the show. Can't wait to see the next episode. Thanks for doing the ama
How much of your "hear me and fear my enormous knowledge of the English language" rants is actually improvised?
ChrisGeere15 karma
none. I have to google thesaurus 75% of every speech. b/c Stephen is mutherfucking smart.
el3ctricc4ndy3 karma
Super big fan, of the writing, acting, everything, I hope for the best in all the success of the show
someones gotta ask it: would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?
piratey_goodness3 karma
Hey Chris, love the show so much. Question: Do you watch every episode of it when it comes out? And how much of the show do you have left to shoot once the first episode is released?
ChrisGeere8 karma
I love to watch each ep, not to criticize myself but to celebrate my co-stars in scenes that I am not in.
We have two weeks of filming left.
The-Optimystic2 karma
I'd like to know your zodiac rising sign. What time of day you were born?
ChrisGeere7 karma
WTF is that? I want to know what that is, I was born in March at 2:30pm.
Pekingese36 karma
As someone who has suffered depression in the past, I just wanted to say I really enjoyed last season's heartfelt portrayal of depression. The show may be You're the Worst but the actors, producers, and everyone are the best!
My question is: Will Jimmy ever write a hit book?
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