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T10 WHATS UP! October 21 - 27, 2018 ly release of the pilot episode, which the network made avail- able on a variety of platforms — including CBS.com, CBS All Access, the CBS app, Face- book Premieres and Twitter — as of Friday, Aug. 31. CBS executive George Schweitzer had high praise for the unique series when the early release was announced. "This is a show that de- serves advance exposure," Schweitzer said. "Once people see 'God Friended Me,' they respond to its positive and life-affirming values." In the vein of such iconic television series as "Touched by an Angel" and "Highway to Heaven," the show aspires to inspire viewers as Miles helps those in need, whom he finds via "God's" friend suggestions. Whether he's saving a doctor from stepping in front of a train or helping Cara reconnect with her long-lost mother (Rachel Bay Jones, "Dear Evan Han- sen"), Miles can't help but wonder if the God account is really a hoax or something more. As it turns out, Miles dis- covers he has an unexpected connection to Cara: her mother was a nurse to his mother, who died of breast cancer when he was still a child. His experienc- es with the God account soon prompt him to question his long-held stance on spirituality and religion. The role is an interesting choice for Hall, whose mother is a preacher. He's claimed on more than one occasion that he practically grew up in a church, but he hasn't shied away from tackling the role of atheist Miles. The actor studied drama at New York's prestigious Jul- liard School and landed parts in television series such as "Search Party" and "The May- or" before signing on for "God Friended Me." His new co-stars include an Emmy winner, a Tony winner and some talented up-and- comers. TV viewers may re- member Beane for her role as Jesse Chamber Wells/Jesse Quick in the popular CW su- perhero series "The Flash." Horror film fans may recognize her from the blockbuster slash- er "Truth or Dare" (2018), in which she played Markie Cam- eron. Her other credits include the TV shows "The Resident" and "The Leftovers." Indian actor Sharma shot to fame in the film adaptation of "Life of Pi" (2012), based on the popular novel. He also ap- peared in the fourth season of Showtime's political thriller, "Homeland." Morton won an Emmy in 2014 for his guest- starring turn as Olivia Pope's (Kerry Washington, "Django Unchained," 2012) father, Eli, in ABC's "Scandal." He's also well known for his portrayal of Henry Deacon in the Syfy se- ries "Eureka." "God Friended Me" is the first major series role for Leslie, but she's also appeared in "MacGyver" and "Chef Julian." Though she may not be instant- ly recognizable to TV fans, re- curring cast member Jones is a revered stage actress, having appeared in many Broadway productions, from "Pippin" to "Dear Evan Hansen." Each episode of "God Friend- ed Me" brings the characters closer as they search for the ul- timate truth. The drama may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it joins a recent smattering of TV dramas that explore spir- itual or religious themes, in- cluding NBC's "The Good Place" and CBS's "Living Bibli- cally." It seems Miles Finer isn't the only one with a thirst for answers. Join Miles and his friends on his quest in "God Friended Me," airing Sunday, Oct. 21, on CBS. Violett Beane stars in "God Friended Me" continued from page T2 Internet highway to heaven: Atheist finds divine online in 'God Friended Me' TV FEATURE