Billy Eichner Addresses Future Billy On The Street Episodes
Billy Eichner reveals whether he would return to the New York City sidewalks for a Billy On The Street revival. The hilarious comedian hosted Billy On The Street for five seasons from 2011-2017. Originally premiering on Fuse TV, the show eventually found its home at truTV after gaining popularity and critical attention. The show features Eichner on the streets of New York City as he asks random pedestrians funny, albeit sometimes ridiculous, questions about everything pop culture. The series gained traction and saw an impressive lineup of celebrities featured on the show, including Emma Stone, Paul Rudd, Kate Mckinnon, The Jonas Brothers, and many more. The series is now featured on Funny Or Die.
Billy On The Street skyrocketed Eichner into a successful acting career, racking up credits in American Horror Story, American Crime Story, Dickinson, and Neighbors 2. Eichner also has a booming voice acting career, as he starred in 2019's live-action The Lion King as Timon and popular series such as Bob's Burgers and The Simpsons. His time on Billy On The Street made his uproarious voice and quirky mannerisms a trademark of his. Now, while promoting his upcoming project, Bros, a landmark LGBTQ+ rom-com Eichner wrote and stars in, he reveals the future of Billy On The Street.
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In an interview with Rolling Stone, Billy addressed if he would ever return to the New York City streets for a Billy On The Street reboot. While Eichner admits to never saying never, it seems he is looking beyond the series as his career picks up, focusing on bigger opportunities. Despite his focus on the future, he revealed there is a possibility for perhaps a special Billy On The Street
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