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Before last summer, Kumail Nanjiani was best known as the hilarious Dinesh on HBO\u2019s \u201cSilicon Valley.\u201d But then his autobiographical comedy feature, Amazon\u2019s \u201cThe Big Sick,\u201d became a commercial and critical smash. Co-written alongside his wife Emily Gordon and retelling the story of her medically induced coma amid their early courtship, \u201cThe Big Sick\u201d stars Kumail as an earlier version of himself\u2014a struggling comedian from an overbearing Pakistani family\u2014and somehow blends elements of cultural and generational conflict, hospital drama, and romantic comedy. Kumail joins Backstage to discuss his writing process and the role entertainment plays in today\u2019s political climate.\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features intimate, inspirational interviews with some of the most exciting actors and awards contenders working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nIn the Envelope Twitter: twitter.com/InTheEnvelope\nBackstage Twitter: twitter.com/backstage\nFacebook: facebook.com/backstage\nInstagram: instagram.com/backstagecast\nYouTube: youtube.com/user/backstagecasting