Lil Rel Howery and Karlous Miller pull up to Baller Alert to talk all things Haunted Heist, their new horror comedy. They break down filming inside an abandoned Detroit jail and Berry Gordy’s original Motown mansion, why Lil Rel trusted Karlous with the lead role after 20 years of friendship, and what it took to prep for his first major on-screen role.
The conversation goes deep into black Hollywood gatekeeping, pay disparities, learning the business side of entertainment, and how Netflix deals and licensing actually work. They also get into the state of comedy today, the “pause” phenomenon, work-life balance, and what real friendship looks like in the industry.
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00:00 -Intro
01:18 – Welcoming Lil Rel & Karlous Miller
02:37 – Braves Talk & Dodgers Poaching Players
04:00 – Haunted Heist Movie Reveal
04:41 – Why Horror Comedy Works
05:47 – Shooting In an Abandoned Detroit Jail
06:07 – Filming At Berry Gordy’s Original Motown Mansion
06:44 – 20 Years of Friendship Before the Movie
08:01 – Karlous Staying Humble Despite the Talent
09:00 – What Makes 85 South’s Business Model Work
10:00 – Why They Stay Quiet About Numbers
11:41 – Black Hollywood Gatekeeping & Pay Gaps
13:15 – Learning the Business of Show Business
14:10 – Disconnected Writers vs Comedians Who Perform Live
16:18 – Director Trust, Jordan Peele & Get Out Story
17:27 – Prepping With Acting Coach Larry B. Scott
19:00 – Recognizing Karlous’s Breakout Performance
20:24 – How Gatekeeping Really Works
22:26 – Drewski’s Advice On Never Changing Your Number
24:06 – Balancing Work and Life As an Entertainer
25:22 – The Pause Phenomenon Explained
30:01 – Is Comedy Too Sensitive Now
33:17 – Owning Your Jokes Instead of Apologizing
34:52 – Missing the Old ComicView Era
35:52 – How Netflix Deals & Licensing Actually Work
38:00 – Why Good Advice Beats Favors
40:57 – Toxic Friendships, Jealousy & Bitterness
43:55 – What Real Friendship Actually Looks Like
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