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Sebastian Maniscalco on His Stand-Up Comedy Persona and 'Bookie'

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Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco brings his signature stand-up flair to his acting role in the Max series 'Bookie', much to the delight of the show's producers.
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  • Maniscalco's stand-up persona occasionally bleeds into his 'Bookie' performance, but the show's executive producers Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay welcome these unscripted moments, with Bakay saying Maniscalco 'bailed us out' in an upcoming episode.
  • The Max series 'Bookie' is set to return with 10 more episodes, giving Maniscalco more opportunities to showcase his unique comedic flair on the small screen.
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Sebastian Maniscalco, Chuck Lorre, Nick Bakay, Max, 'Bookie'
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