Luke Kirby on Finally Breaking Lenny and Midge’s Sexual Tension

Luke Kirby is a phenomenal tease. It’s easy to see how the actor spun a one-episode appearance as comedian Lenny Bruce on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel into a multi-season arc, one that has culminated in Bruce becoming a romantic interest for the titular Miriam Maisel (played by Rachel Brosnahan) and a runaway fan favorite. Kirby’s ability to recreate Bruce’s legendary rambling stand-up bits makes for a compelling argument, but really it’s Kirby’s knack for delightfully baiting-and-switching, whether on screen or real life, that has cinched his success. Even on a Zoom call from Savannah—where the 43-year-old actor is on production… Read Full Article