Why is the role Chad played by a girl?

Chad is played by a girl – or woman, rather – for a number of reasons. Nasim Pedrad has explained to Entertainment Weekly that she wanted to sculpt a character she could have fun playing and she genuinely felt that she could make the choice work.

Is Chad from the Chad show a boy or girl?

Chad (Pedrad) is a 14-year-old Persian-American boy on a mission to become popular as he navigates his first year of high school.

Are Nina and Nasim Pedrad related?

Pedrad was born in Tehran, Iran, to a Muslim family. Her parents are Arasteh Amani and Parviz Pedrad. Pedrad’s family emigrated to the United States in 1984 when she was three years old. Her younger sister is comedy writer Nina Pedrad.

Is the actor that plays Chad male?

The “SNL” alum created the show “Chad,” in which she plays a 14-year-old Persian American boy, based on her experiences as an immigrant teenager.

What’s the deal with the show Chad?

A 14-year-old Persian boy desperately tries to fit in, cope with his mother’s dating life, and figure out his cultural identity. A 14-year-old Persian boy desperately tries to fit in, cope with his mother’s dating life, and figure out his cultural identity.

Was Chad cancelled?

Popular on Variety. Earlier this year, Nasim Pedrad’s “Chad” was canceled by TBS just hours before the already completed second season was set to air. Now, the series has been picked up by the Roku Channel, with a release date for Season 2 yet to be announced.