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    'Los Espookys' co-creator Julio Torres hates main character energy

    Los Espookys co-creator and star Julio Torres joined It's Been A Minute to discuss the show, his designer parents, and why he likes to write for supporting characters.
    by Pablo Valdivia Oct 24, 2022 3 minutes
    Source: Pablo Arellano Spataro/HBO; Photo Illustration by Kaz Fantone

    Spooky season is here — or rather, espooky season. The long-awaited second season of Los Espookys is now out on HBO and its co-creator, star and writer Julio Torres has been busy.

    From writing a children's book about a plunger that wants to become a vase, to playing a character on Los Espookys that views grocery stores as "deconstructed food," Torres and his art are anything but conventional.

    Host talked with the comedian about the foundations of his craft, his artist parents and his attraction to secondary characters. They also discuss his interest in difficult people, whether

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